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Chester Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

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 (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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 (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
-50.0% (-2 schools) 10-yr
176
Students
-29.6% (-74 students) 10-yr
$4,000
Avg. Tuition
+8.1% (+$300) 6-yr
10
Avg. Class Size
22%
Students of Color
-55.1% (-27.0 pp) 10-yr
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+14.3% (+2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Chester)
This State (SC)
# Schools
2 Schools
289 Schools
# Students
176 Students
60,482 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearChester, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
202588215199
202488208192
202387205193
202289207205
202189197201
202089185188
201963187193
201859185190
201760191199
201660186196
201563173183
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% Students of Color
22%
18%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearChester, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
202522%17%33%
202422%17%32%
202323%17%32%
202220%17%32%
202120%17%31%
202020%17%31%
201922%16%31%
201821%16%30%
201729%17%31%
201629%17%31%
201549%18%31%
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0.61
0.53

Diversity Score Trends

YearChester, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
20250.610.530.64
20240.610.530.64
20230.620.510.63
20220.560.500.62
20210.560.500.62
20200.560.490.62
20190.580.460.61
20180.590.460.60
20170.580.430.59
20160.580.430.59
20150.580.430.58
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# American Indian Students
n/a
183 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
1,100 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearChester, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
20253%2%5%
20243%2%5%
20233%3%5%
20221%2%5%
20211%3%5%
20201%2%5%
20192%2%4%
20181%3%4%
20172%1%4%
20162%1%4%
20151%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
5 Students
1,950 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearChester, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
20253%3%9%
20243%3%9%
20232%2%9%
20222%2%8%
20212%2%9%
20202%2%9%
20194%2%8%
20184%2%8%
20173%2%8%
20163%2%8%
20152%2%8%
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# Black Students
13 Students
3,347 Students
% Black Students
8%
6%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearChester, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
20257%6%8%
20247%6%8%
20238%6%8%
20226%6%7%
20216%6%8%
20206%7%8%
20195%6%8%
20186%6%8%
20177%6%7%
20167%6%8%
201514%6%8%
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# White Students
71 Students
38,229 Students
% White Students
40%
64%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearChester, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
202540%64%55%
202440%65%55%
202339%66%55%
202234%67%57%
202134%67%57%
202034%69%58%
201935%71%59%
201838%71%59%
201733%74%61%
201633%74%61%
201524%74%61%
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# 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
14,610 Students
% of Others Students
47%
25%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearChester, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
202547%25%22%
202447%24%22%
202348%23%22%
202257%23%22%
202157%22%20%
202057%20%19%
201954%19%20%
201851%18%20%
201755%17%19%
201655%17%18%
201559%16%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
11 Teachers
5,910 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearChester, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
202516:111:111:1
202416:111:111:1
202316:110:111:1
20229:110:111:1
20219:110:111:1
20209:110:111:1
20199:110:111:1
201810:110:111:1
201714:110:111:1
201614:110:112:1
201514:110:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
49%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2019-2025)

YearChester, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
202590%50%54%
202490%49%54%
202390%48%53%
202290%47%53%
202190%47%53%
202090%48%53%
201990%49%52%
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Average Class Size
10 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2019-2025)

YearChester, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
2025101416
2024101415
2023101415
2022101415
2021101315
2020101415
2019101415
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Average SAT score
1080
(Out of 1600)
1173

SAT Score Trends (2019-2025)

YearChester, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
2025108011731236
2024108011791233
2023108011751231
2022108011761232
2021108011721232
2020108011601229
2019108011621230
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,000
$10,006

Tuition Cost Trends (2019-2025)

YearChester, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
2025$4,000$10,219$14,043
2024$3,700$8,393$12,357
2023$3,700$8,293$11,693
2022$3,700$7,536$11,199
2021$3,700$7,110$10,824
2020$3,700$6,904$10,496
2019$3,700$6,890$10,300
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Average Summer Program Cost
$100
$494

Summer Program Cost Trends (2019-2025)

YearChester, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
2025$100$494$1,115
2024$90$455$1,094
2023$90$396$1,136
2022$90$438$1,075
2021$90$383$1,028
2020$90$496$1,130
2019$90$489$1,199
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Average % on Financial Aid
20%
29%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
82%
90%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2019-2025)

YearChester, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
202582%88%81%
202482%89%85%
202382%89%85%
202282%89%85%
202182%89%86%
202082%89%86%
201982%89%85%
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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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