Best Chester County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 173 students in Chester County, SC (there are 12 public schools, serving 4,833 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Chester County, SC are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
The top ranked private school in Chester County, SC is Hawthorne Christian Academy.
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 County, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top Ranked Chester County Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Hawthorne Christian Academy
Hawthorne Christian Academy Photo - Mrs. Youmans STEAM class
(Baptist)
790 Hawthorne Rd
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 377-8235
Grades: PK-12
| 86 students
Horizons Christian Academy
(Christian)
729 Village Dr
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 377-7000
Grades: PK-6
| 87 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Chester County, SC?
The top ranked private schools in Chester County, SC is Hawthorne Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Chester County, SC?
2 private schools are located in Chester County, SC.
What percentage of students in Chester County, SC go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Chester County, SC are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Chester County, SC?
100% of private schools in Chester County, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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