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Chester Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 176 students in Chester, SC.
The average acceptance rate is 82%, which is lower than the South Carolina private elementary school average acceptance rate of 90%.
100% of private elementary schools in Chester, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Chester Private Elementary 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
288 Schools
# Students
176 Students
60,426 Students
% Students of Color
22%
18%
0.61
0.53
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
183 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
1,098 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
1,937 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%
# Black Students
13 Students
3,330 Students
% Black Students
8%
6%
# White Students
71 Students
38,069 Students
% White Students
40%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
83 Students
14,625 Students
% of Others Students
47%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
11 Teachers
5,902 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
50%
Average Class Size
10 students
14 students
Average SAT score
1080
(Out of 1600)
1177
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,000
$9,387
Average Summer Program Cost
$100
$494
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 elementary schools in Chester, SC?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Chester, SC is Hawthorne Christian Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Chester?
2 private elementary schools are located in Chester.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Chester?
100% of private elementary schools in Chester are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private elementary schools in Chester are often viewed compared to one another?

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