MVCA is a conservative, independent-Baptist affiliated school located in the foothills of upstate South Carolina.
We are committed to providing quality academics for our students in a loving and disciplined environment.
Our program is enhanced by an award-winning fine arts program and competitive interscholastic athletics.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 185 students
- Yearly Tuition: $3,000
- Acceptance rate: 85%
- Average class size: 11 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Mountain View Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Year Founded
1992
Student Body
Total Students
185 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
11 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Khaki pants/skirts and polos
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
6 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Bible QuizSpeech/Drama
Arts and Music Programs:
choirElementary Choir
music lessons
Recreational Athletic Programs:
intramural sports
School Notes
- You can also find us on Facebook as: Mountain View Christian Academy (Cowpens, SC) Stop by for a candid view of Mustang life!
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Mountain View Christian Academy cost?
Mountain View Christian Academy's tuition is approximately $3,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Mountain View Christian Academy?
The acceptance rate of Mountain View Christian Academy is 85%, which is lower than the national average of 89%.
What sports does Mountain View Christian Academy offer?
Mountain View Christian Academy offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Mountain View Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Mountain View Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to Mountain View Christian Academy is Spartanburg Day School (6.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Kids First Child Development Center (5.9 miles away)
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200 N. Limestone Street
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Spartanburg, SC 29307
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Inman Christian Academy
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(864) 472-2863
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(864) 472-2863
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(Christian)
200 N. Limestone Street
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 487-5080
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 487-5080
9.7 miles
Gr: K-9 | 91 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
1701 Skylyn Drive
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 582-7539
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 582-7539
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Gr: PK-12 | 548 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Westgate Christian School
(Baptist)
1990 Old Reidville Rd
Spartanburg, SC 29301
(864) 576-4953
Spartanburg, SC 29301
(864) 576-4953
13.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 186 students
Inman Christian Academy
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(864) 472-2863
Inman, SC 29349
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(864) 582-7539
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 582-7539
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Gr: PK-12 | 548 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(864) 585-8751
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 585-8751
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Westgate Christian School
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(864) 576-4953
Spartanburg, SC 29301
(864) 576-4953
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Inman Christian Academy
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(864) 472-2863
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Daycare / Preschool
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(864) 814-5333
Chesnee, SC 29323
(864) 814-5333
5.9 miles
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(864) 582-7539
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 582-7539
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St. Paul United Methodist Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
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(864) 582-2068
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 582-2068
6.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 120 students
Westminster Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
309 Fernwood Drive
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 585-8751
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 585-8751
7.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 110 students
St. Paul The Apostle Catholic School
(Catholic)
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Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 582-6645
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 582-6645
8.9 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 69 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(864) 582-7539
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 582-7539
6.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 548 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Village School
(Christian)
200 N. Limestone Street
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 487-5080
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 487-5080
9.7 miles
Gr: K-9 | 91 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
8740 Asheville Hwy
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 578-4238
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 578-4238
11.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 703 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 40 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
190 Lincoln School Road
Spartanburg, SC 29301
(864) 587-2060
Spartanburg, SC 29301
(864) 587-2060
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Gr: PK-12 | 407 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Westgate Christian School
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1990 Old Reidville Rd
Spartanburg, SC 29301
(864) 576-4953
Spartanburg, SC 29301
(864) 576-4953
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Miles
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Kids First Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
153 Fosters Grove Rd
Chesnee, SC 29323
(864) 814-5333
Chesnee, SC 29323
(864) 814-5333
5.9 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 117 students
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Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 582-7539
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 582-7539
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Gr: PK-12 | 548 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Paul The Apostle Catholic School
(Catholic)
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(864) 582-6645
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 582-6645
8.9 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 69 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
201 E Broad St Ste 110
Spartanburg, SC 29306
(864) 253-1800
Spartanburg, SC 29306
(864) 253-1800
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Gr: PK-2 | 153 students
Montessori Academy
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384 S Spring St
Spartanburg, SC 29306
(864) 585-3046
Spartanburg, SC 29306
(864) 585-3046
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Gr: PK-6 | 134 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Miles
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Kids First Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
153 Fosters Grove Rd
Chesnee, SC 29323
(864) 814-5333
Chesnee, SC 29323
(864) 814-5333
5.9 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 117 students
1701 Skylyn Drive
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 582-7539
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 582-7539
6.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 548 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Paul United Methodist Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
1320 Fernwood Glendale Rd
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 582-2068
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 582-2068
6.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 120 students
Westminster Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
309 Fernwood Drive
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 585-8751
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 585-8751
7.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 110 students
St. Paul The Apostle Catholic School
(Catholic)
152 Alabama Street
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 582-6645
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 582-6645
8.9 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 69 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Abner Creek Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2050 Abner Creek Road
Duncan, SC 29334
(864) 949-2334
Duncan, SC 29334
(864) 949-2334
8860.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 807 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
D. R. Hill Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1303 Holly Springs Road
Lyman, SC 29365
(864) 949-2370
Lyman, SC 29365
(864) 949-2370
8861.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 562 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Lyman Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1221 Holly Springs Road
Lyman, SC 29365
(864) 949-2330
Lyman, SC 29365
(864) 949-2330
8861.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 750 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Reidville Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
520 Main Street
Reidville, SC 29375
(864) 949-2388
Reidville, SC 29375
(864) 949-2388
8862 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 712 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Beech Springs Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 South Danler Road
Duncan, SC 29334
(864) 949-7600
Duncan, SC 29334
(864) 949-7600
8862.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 584 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
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