Northside Christian School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked SC School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
Enrollment: 342 students
Acceptance rate: 80%
Average class size: 13 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Northside Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Baptist

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Northside Christian School
Nursery	28
Pre-K	78
Kind	39
1	14
2	25
3	13
4	16
5	20
6	15
7	17
8	14
9	16
10	13
11	17
12	14
Ungraded	3

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Pre-K has the most students with 78, far more than any other grade at Northside Christian School.

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

1975

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Student Body

Total Students

342 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

38%

State avg.: 19%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

18 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

19:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

17%

Average Class Size

13 students

Average SAT score

1077

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Average Percentile SSAT

79%

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

blue/white shirt and khaki/navy pants 6-12

Number of AP Courses

5 courses

List of Courses Offered

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Advanced Courses

Dual Enrollment MathDual Enrollment Science

Honors Algebra IIHonors Anatomy

Honors BiologyHonors Calculus

Honors ChemistryHonors English 9-12

Honors Spanish I, II, IIIHonors Trig/Pre-calc

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

1s: 9,955-12 months; 2s: 7,595-12 months; K3-4: 6,345; K5-1: 6.932; 2-5: 7,160; 6-8: 7,982; 9-12: 8,585 2-5:6,960 . 6-8:7,750. 9-12:8,335. TOTAL ANNUAL COST 995 7-8 $7.421 9-12 $7.870

Acceptance Rate

80%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Mr. Gavin Lockaby, Administrator

Admissions Associate

Dr. Cecil Beach

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

6 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

SoccerVolleyball

Colors

Blue, Gold

School Mascot

Flying Bald Eagle

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

4 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

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National Honor Society

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Graded bandsGraded choirs

Graded handbells

School Notes

Northside Christian School was founded in 1975 as a ministry of Northside Baptist Church.
The Lord's blessing upon the school is evidenced by its growth from that five-year-old kindergarten to its present fully developed academic, fine arts, and sports programs for one-year olds through high school seniors.
Northside Christian School exists to assist parents in their God-given responsibility of educating their student by providing a high-quality spiritual and academic program, enhanced by balanced fine arts and athletics, while encouraging the students to live disciplined, Christ-centered lives.

Northside Christian School was founded in 1975 as a ministry of Northside Baptist Church. The Lord's blessing upon the school is evidenced by its growth from that five-year-old kindergarten to its present fully developed academic, fine arts, and sports programs for one-year olds through high school seniors. Northside Christian School exists to assist parents in their God-given responsibility of educating their student by providing a high-quality spiritual and academic program, enhanced by balanced fine arts and athletics, while encouraging the students to live disciplined, Christ-centered lives.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Northside Christian School?

The acceptance rate of Northside Christian School is 80%, which is lower than the national average of 90%. Northside Christian School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in South Carolina with low acceptance rates.

What sports does Northside Christian School offer?

Northside Christian School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Soccer and Volleyball.

What is Northside Christian School's ranking?

Northside Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for: Lowest average acceptance rates and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Northside Christian School?

The application deadline for Northside Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Charleston County, SC is $15,127 for elementary schools and $17,403 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Charleston County, SC is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).