South Aiken Baptist Christian School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked SC School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 283 students
Yearly Tuition: $7,000
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Baptist

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	South Aiken Baptist Christian School
Pre-K	36
Kind	25
1	25
2	33
3	27
4	26
5	15
6	18
7	14
8	18
9	12
10	9
11	10
12	15

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Pre-K enrollment highest at 36 and the school has fewer students in each higher grade, with Grade 10 the smallest at 9.

Year Founded

1975

Student Body

Total Students

283 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 19%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

45 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

95%

Average Class Size

16 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Conservative dress code with special dress for Chapel

Number of AP Courses

5 courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other religious school association(s)
Other school association(s)
South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$7,000

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Tuition Notes

Tuition varies depending on grade. Tuition does not include application, enrollment or books.

Acceptance Rate

90%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Tonya Bryant

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

10 sports

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Track and FieldVolleyball

School Notes

The mission of South Aiken Baptist Christian School (SABCS) is to provide each child with a well-rounded Christian education and to develop growing Christians through communal worship, instruction, example, and opportunities for service.
SABCS exists to help parents train children to become effective Christian citizens of good character.
An effective Christian citizen is one who can read intelligently, write legibly, compute accurately, and spell correctly.
He is one who recognizes Christ as his Savior, and strives to live a Christian life that honors God and country.
He knows correct behavior and has a desire to act correctly.
It is our purpose to give each child a well-rounded Christian education.

The mission of South Aiken Baptist Christian School (SABCS) is to provide each child with a well-rounded Christian education and to develop growing Christians through communal worship, instruction, example, and opportunities for service. The people primarily accountable for achieving this mission are teachers; however, the school board expects every participant in this school, custodian, secretaries, bus driver, volunteers, principal, pastor, students, cafeteria workers, parents, grandparents, and community supporters, to support this aim. Although each participant has a distinct role, SABCS expects each one to have this attitude: If it is to be, it's up to me. SABCS exists to help parents train children to become effective Christian citizens of good character. An effective Christian citizen is one who can read intelligently, write legibly, compute accurately, and spell correctly. He is one who recognizes Christ as his Savior, and strives to live a Christian life that honors God and country. He knows correct behavior and has a desire to act correctly. It is our purpose to give each child a well-rounded Christian education.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does South Aiken Baptist Christian School cost?

South Aiken Baptist Christian School's tuition is approximately $7,000 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of South Aiken Baptist Christian School?

The acceptance rate of South Aiken Baptist Christian School is 90%, which is equal to the national average of 90%.

What sports does South Aiken Baptist Christian School offer?

South Aiken Baptist Christian School offers 10 interscholastic sports: Archery, Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Golf, Riflery, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is South Aiken Baptist Christian School's ranking?

South Aiken Baptist Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for South Aiken Baptist Christian School?

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

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (3 reviews)

5 4/6/2020

My great-niece has attended SABCS since 3K, and she loves the school, faculty, and staff. She feels safe and likes to be challenged by the academics and activities as well as the faculty and staff. Thank you.

- Posted by Parent - Connie F

5 7/12/2017

Speaking as a church member, alumna (4K-5th grade), and now parent of a child at South Aiken Baptist, I could not ask for a better quality education. I attribute much of my personal academic and career success to the wonderful foundation I received here. In addition to academics, SABCS educates each child to think for themselves, be curious, be confident, and seek God in all things. For these and countless other reasons, I would not choose to send my child to any school other than South Aiken Baptist.

- Posted by Parent - ctemple

5 8/29/2013

I am very pleased with the quality of education my children are receiving. They are growing spiritually and academically.

- Posted by Parent - rlyar

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The average private school tuition in Aiken County, SC is $6,929 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).