Pursuit Christian Academy in Effingham, SC, serves 102 co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through 11th grade in a rural community setting.
The school operates with a student–teacher ratio of 10:1, supported by 10 teaching staff members.
Approximately 12.5% of the student body represents students of color.
Pursuit Christian Academy has a Baptist religious affiliation and offers regular elementary and secondary programs.
The school is located near several other private schools, including Florence Christian School and Maranatha Christian School, which provide PK–12 education within a 5–mile radius.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-11
- Enrollment: 102 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-11
Student Body
Total Students
102 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Pursuit Christian Academy (formerly Faith Christia?
The application deadline for Pursuit Christian Academy (formerly Faith Christia is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Pursuit Christian Academy (formerly Faith Christia is Florence Christian School (2.7 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
101 Frank Monroe Drive
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 662-0454
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 662-0454
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 604 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 6
1300 2nd Loop Rd
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 662-1242
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 662-1242
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 68 students
915 Cherokee Rd
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 667-1798
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 667-1798
4.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 183 students Avg. class size: 10 students
All Saints' Episcopal Day School ![All Saints' Episcopal Day School Photo]( "All Saints' Episcopal Day School Photo")
(Episcopal)
1425 Cherokee Rd
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 662-8134
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 662-8134
4.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 252 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Maranatha Christian School
(Baptist)
2624 W Palmetto St
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 665-6395
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 665-6395
5.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 207 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
101 Frank Monroe Drive
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 662-0454
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 662-0454
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 604 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 6
Maranatha Christian School
(Baptist)
2624 W Palmetto St
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 665-6395
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 665-6395
5.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 207 students Tuition listed
The King's Academy
(Christian)
1015 S Ebenezer Rd
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 661-7464
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 661-7464
5.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 334 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5001 Hoffmeyer Rd
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 395-9124
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 395-9124
11.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 403 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Carolina Academy
(Baptist)
351 N Country Club Rd
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-5485
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-5485
16.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 382 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
101 Frank Monroe Drive
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 662-0454
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 662-0454
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 604 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 6
All Saints' Episcopal Day School ![All Saints' Episcopal Day School Photo]( "All Saints' Episcopal Day School Photo")
(Episcopal)
1425 Cherokee Rd
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 662-8134
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 662-8134
4.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 252 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Maranatha Christian School
(Baptist)
2624 W Palmetto St
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 665-6395
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 665-6395
5.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 207 students Tuition listed
510 W Palmetto St
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 629-2920
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 629-2920
5.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 145 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
The King's Academy
(Christian)
1015 S Ebenezer Rd
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 661-7464
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 661-7464
5.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 334 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
101 Frank Monroe Drive
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 662-0454
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 662-0454
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 604 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 6
1300 2nd Loop Rd
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 662-1242
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 662-1242
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 68 students
915 Cherokee Rd
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 667-1798
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 667-1798
4.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 183 students Avg. class size: 10 students
All Saints' Episcopal Day School ![All Saints' Episcopal Day School Photo]( "All Saints' Episcopal Day School Photo")
(Episcopal)
1425 Cherokee Rd
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 662-8134
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 662-8134
4.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 252 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
510 W Palmetto St
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 629-2920
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 629-2920
5.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 145 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
East Clarendon Middle-high
(Math: 45%)
1171 Pope Street
Turbeville, SC 29162
(843) 659-2185
Turbeville, SC 29162
(843) 659-2185
8815.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 722 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Turbeville High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1578 Clarence Coker Hwy
Turbeville, SC 29162
(803) 896-3178
Turbeville, SC 29162
(803) 896-3178
8815.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Spaulding Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 East Cartersville Highway
Lamar, SC 29069
(843) 326-7625
Lamar, SC 29069
(843) 326-7625
8817.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 228 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Lamar High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
216 North Darlington Avenue
Lamar, SC 29069
(843) 326-5543
Lamar, SC 29069
(843) 326-5543
8817.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 268 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Olanta Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
312 North Jones Road
Olanta, SC 29114
(843) 396-4457
Olanta, SC 29114
(843) 396-4457
8817.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 198 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
School Reviews
5 9/27/2024
I am the great grand mother of a 1st grader and 6 grader. They are excelling in their subjects. They love their school and teachers. So thankful that my granddaughter wanted them to attend Pursuit.
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