About the School
- Faith Christian Academy in Florence, SC serves 114 co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through 11th grade in a rural community setting.
- The school has a student–teacher ratio of 14:1 with a teaching staff of 8 educators.
- Faith Christian Academy is affiliated with the Baptist orientation and is a member of the National Independent Private Schools Association and the Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools.
- The student body includes approximately 12% students of color, reflecting some racial diversity within its enrollment.
- As of the data provided, the school offers regular elementary and secondary programs without Blue Ribbon recognition.
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-11
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
114 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 19%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Faith Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Faith Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Faith Christian Academy is Pursuit Christian Academy (formerly Faith Christia (0.0 miles away)
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Gr: PK-11 | 102 students
Baptist
7005 Friendfield Rd
Effingham, SC 29541
(843) 799-6900
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 604 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 6
Baptist
101 Frank Monroe Drive
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 662-0454
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 68 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
1300 2nd Loop Rd
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 662-1242
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 183 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
915 Cherokee Rd
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 667-1798
Distance: 4.9 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 252 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Episcopal
1425 Cherokee Rd
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 662-8134
Gr: PK-11 | 102 students
Baptist
7005 Friendfield Rd
Effingham, SC 29541
(843) 799-6900
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 604 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 6
Baptist
101 Frank Monroe Drive
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 662-0454
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 207 students
Baptist
2624 W Palmetto St
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 665-6395
Distance: 5.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 334 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
1015 S Ebenezer Rd
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 661-7464
Distance: 11.7 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 403 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 17
5001 Hoffmeyer Rd
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 395-9124
Gr: PK-11 | 102 students
Baptist
7005 Friendfield Rd
Effingham, SC 29541
(843) 799-6900
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 604 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 6
Baptist
101 Frank Monroe Drive
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 662-0454
Distance: 4.9 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 252 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Episcopal
1425 Cherokee Rd
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 662-8134
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 207 students
Baptist
2624 W Palmetto St
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 665-6395
Distance: 5.4 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 145 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 3
Montessori School
510 W Palmetto St
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 629-2920
Gr: PK-11 | 102 students
Baptist
7005 Friendfield Rd
Effingham, SC 29541
(843) 799-6900
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 604 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 6
Baptist
101 Frank Monroe Drive
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 662-0454
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 68 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
1300 2nd Loop Rd
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 662-1242
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 183 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
915 Cherokee Rd
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 667-1798
Distance: 4.9 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 252 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Episcopal
1425 Cherokee Rd
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 662-8134
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Advantage Academy
Vocational School
126 East Howe Springs Road
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 664-8464
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 664-8464
1.5 miles
Gr: 9-12
South Florence High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3200 South Irby Street
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 664-8190
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 664-8190
1.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,580 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Southside Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
209 W. Jones Paul Road
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 664-8467
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 664-8467
1.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,138 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Dewey-carter Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4937 South Irby Street
Effingham, SC 29541
(843) 664-8479
Effingham, SC 29541
(843) 664-8479
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 606 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Savannah Grove Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2348 Savannah Grove Road
Effingham, SC 29541
(843) 664-8463
Effingham, SC 29541
(843) 664-8463
3.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 385 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
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