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Chester County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 176 students in Chester County, SC (there are 12 public schools, serving 4,590 public students). 4% of all K-12 students are educated in private 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 County, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Chester County 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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Overview

Category
This State (SC)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
176 Students
72,657 Students
% Average Students of Color
22%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# 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 and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,000
$9,669
Average Summer Program Cost
$100
$474
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
29%
Average Acceptance Rate
82%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
198 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# 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
n/a
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
83 Students
24,055 Students
% of Others Students
47%
34%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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 County, SC?
The top ranked private schools in Chester County, SC is Hawthorne Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Chester County?
2 private schools are located in Chester County.
What percentage of students in Chester County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Chester County are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Chester County?
100% of private schools in Chester County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private schools in Chester County are often viewed compared to one another?

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