ECS is a K2-12th grade educational institution and has been serving Darlington County since 1963! ECS uses a traditional classroom setting taught from a Christian worldview. We offer a college prepratory curriculum, many extra curricular activities, and a competitively priced tuition.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked SC School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 288 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,250
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Average class size: 17 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Emmanuel Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1963
School Calendar
School Motto
Pursuing Educational Excellence that is Integrated with Biblical Truth
School Mascot
Crusaders
Student Body
Total Students
288 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
Average Class Size
17 students
Average SAT score
1165
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition does not include fees.
Preschool $4,350
Kindergarten $4,550
Grades 1-6 $5,250
Grades 7-12 $5,600
% on Financial Aid
7%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
Acceptance Rate
95%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Stacie McElveen
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Beta Club, Student Government Association
Arts and Music Programs:
Drama, Excel School of the Fine Arts
Beta Club, Student Government Association
Arts and Music Programs:
Drama, Excel School of the Fine Arts
School Notes
- Emmanuel Christian School is a K2-12th grade academic institution, founded for the purpose of educating students from a Christian worldview and committed to maintaining and delivering a strong academic program. For curriculum, ECS uses ABeka and Bob Jones University Press in the lower school and in the upper school. Athletically, over the years and more recently ECS has won multiple state championships, especially in Baseball and Softball. ECS admits students of any race, color, national, or ethnic origin to all the rights, priveledges, programs, activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs, athletic and other school administered programs.
- Check ECS out on the web at ecscrusaders.com or on Facebook athttps://www.facebook.com/ECSCrusaders/ or on Instagram at @ecscrusaders
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Emmanuel Christian School cost?
Emmanuel Christian School's tuition is approximately $5,250 for private students.
What schools are Emmanuel Christian School often compared to?
Emmanuel Christian School is often viewed alongside schools like Thomas Hart Academy by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Emmanuel Christian School?
The acceptance rate of Emmanuel Christian School is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 87%.
What sports does Emmanuel Christian School offer?
Emmanuel Christian School offers 8 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball and Volleyball.
What is Emmanuel Christian School's ranking?
Emmanuel Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Emmanuel Christian School?
The application deadline for Emmanuel Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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School Reviews
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We have been a part of the Crusader family for many years. The staff and teachers are amazing and care greatly about each child. We deeply value the Christian education our children receive at ECS. Our kids will tell you, there is no other school they'd want to be at!
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