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Chester Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 176 students in Chester, SC, 7% of all K-12 students in Chester, SC are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 82%, which is lower than the South Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
100% of private schools in Chester, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Chester Private Schools (2026-27)

Hawthorne Christian Academy Photo
Hawthorne Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 89 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Baptist
790 Hawthorne Rd
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 377-8235
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Map of Horizons Christian Academy
Horizons Christian Academy
Gr: PK-6 | 87 students
Christian
729 Village Dr
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 377-7000
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Chester, SC Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
176
Students
$4,000
Avg. Tuition
10
Avg. Class Size
22%
Students of Color
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Chester)
This State (SC)
# Schools
2 Schools
433 Schools
# Students
176 Students
72,657 Students
% Students of Color
22%
19%
0.61
0.57
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
198 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
1,169 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
2,040 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%
# Black Students
13 Students
3,565 Students
% Black Students
8%
5%
# White Students
71 Students
40,420 Students
% White Students
40%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
83 Students
24,055 Students
% of Others Students
47%
34%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
11 Teachers
6,620 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
50%
Average Class Size
10 students
14 students
Average SAT score
1080
(Out of 1600)
1176
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,000
$9,669
Average Summer Program Cost
$100
$474
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
29%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
82%
90%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Chester, SC?
The top ranked private schools in Chester, SC is Hawthorne Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Chester?
2 private schools are located in Chester.
What percentage of students in Chester go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Chester are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Chester?
100% of private schools in Chester are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private schools in Chester are often viewed compared to one another?

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