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Best Darlington County Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private preschools serving 619 students in Darlington County, SC.
The average acceptance rate is 96%, which is higher than the South Carolina private preschool average acceptance rate of 90%.
80% of private preschools in Darlington County, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Darlington County Private Preschools (2026-27)

Emmanuel Christian School Photo
Emmanuel Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 288 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 4
Baptist
1001 N Marquis Hwy
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 332-0164
(1)
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Map of Kelleytown Baptist Kindergarten
Kelleytown Baptist Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 67 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
2609 Kelleytown Rd
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 332-8092
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Map of Christian Pathway: Starting Steps School
Christian Pathway: Starting Steps School
Gr: PK-1 | 23 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
101 Chapel Hill Rd
Lamar, SC 29069
(843) 326-5850
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Map of First Baptist
First Baptist
Gr: PK-K | 53 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
104 E Home Ave
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 332-6571
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Map of Thomas Hart Academy
Thomas Hart Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 188 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 5
852 Flinns Rd
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 332-4991
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Darlington County Private Preschools (Closed)

Map of Temple Christian Academy
Temple Christian Academy
Gr: PK-6 | 158 students
Baptist
1660 N Governor Williams Hwy
Darlington, SC 29540
(843) 393-6000
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Overview

Category
This State (SC)
US
# Schools
5 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Preschools

YearDarlington County Total Schools
20255
20246
20235
20225
20216
20206
20196
20186
20175
20165
20155
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# Students
619 Students
58,721 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearDarlington County AverageSouth Carolina (SC) AverageNational Average
2025124189191
2024130184187
2023137178185
2022137180188
2021116175184
2020123167179
2019125174182
2018124175181
2017125180183
2016141174181
2015141169173
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% Average Students of Color
10%
19%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearDarlington County AverageSouth Carolina (SC) AverageNational Average
202510%18%32%
202417%18%32%
202318%18%32%
202222%19%31%
202122%19%32%
202021%19%31%
201919%18%31%
201819%17%30%
20177%15%31%
201612%15%31%
201512%16%31%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
54 Teachers
5,003 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearDarlington County AverageSouth Carolina (SC) AverageNational Average
202511:112:112:1
202413:112:112:1
202313:112:112:1
202211:112:112:1
202111:112:112:1
202011:112:112:1
201913:111:112:1
201814:111:112:1
201715:112:112:1
201616:112:112:1
201516:112:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
49%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearDarlington County AverageSouth Carolina (SC) AverageNational Average
202510%48%51%
202410%48%51%
202310%47%51%
202210%46%51%
202110%46%50%
202010%47%50%
201910%46%50%
201810%44%50%
201710%45%49%
201633%47%49%
201533%48%48%
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Average Class Size
14 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearDarlington County AverageSouth Carolina (SC) AverageNational Average
2025141416
2024141416
2023171416
2022171416
2021171416
2020191416
2019191416
2018211416
2017211416
2016181416
2015181416
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Average SAT score
1165
(Out of 1600)
1169

SAT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearDarlington County AverageSouth Carolina (SC) AverageNational Average
2025116511661233
2024116511661229
2023116511671228
2022113911671226
2021113911601224
2020103511501221
2019103511591223
201898911601219
201798911591223
2016107911631300
2015107911691248
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Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
24

ACT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearDarlington County AverageSouth Carolina (SC) AverageNational Average
2025232426
2024232426
2023232426
2022232426
2021232426
2020232426
2019232425
2018212425
2017212425
2016262525
2015262525
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,025
$9,743

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearDarlington County AverageSouth Carolina (SC) AverageNational Average
2025$6,025$10,071$12,988
2024$6,025$6,989$10,159
2023$5,250$6,783$9,500
2022$4,850$6,189$8,989
2021$4,850$5,910$8,661
2020$4,120$5,934$8,383
2019$4,120$5,562$8,266
2018$3,500$5,643$7,888
2017$3,500$5,553$7,628
2016$3,020$5,609$7,230
2015$3,020$5,395$6,984
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Average % on Financial Aid
7%
30%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearDarlington County AverageSouth Carolina (SC) AverageNational Average
20257%30%31%
20247%31%30%
20237%31%30%
20227%31%29%
20217%32%29%
20207%25%29%
20197%24%28%
20163%19%25%
20153%22%24%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$2,956

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearDarlington County AverageSouth Carolina (SC) AverageNational Average
2025$500$2,902$4,864
2024$500$2,892$4,788
2023$500$2,965$4,663
2022$500$3,087$4,366
2021$500$3,116$4,213
2020$500$3,068$4,101
2019$500$3,133$3,985
2016$1,300$3,313$3,429
2015$1,300$3,324$3,393
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Average Acceptance Rate
96%
90%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearDarlington County AverageSouth Carolina (SC) AverageNational Average
202596%89%83%
202495%90%88%
202395%91%88%
202295%90%88%
202195%90%88%
202095%90%88%
201995%91%88%
201895%91%88%
201795%91%88%
201695%88%88%
201595%91%88%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.58

Diversity Score Trends

YearDarlington County AverageSouth Carolina (SC) AverageNational Average
20250.470.580.65
20240.540.580.65
20230.520.580.65
20220.530.570.64
20210.530.570.64
20200.540.570.64
20190.540.550.64
20180.530.560.64
20170.460.530.62
20160.520.530.62
20150.520.540.62
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
133 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
849 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearDarlington County AverageSouth Carolina (SC) AverageNational Average
20191%2%5%
20181%1%5%
20171%2%3%
20161%1%3%
20151%2%3%
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# Hispanic Students
8 Students
1,562 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearDarlington County AverageSouth Carolina (SC) AverageNational Average
20251%3%8%
20241%3%8%
20232%2%8%
20222%2%8%
20212%2%7%
20202%2%7%
20192%2%7%
20182%2%7%
20171%1%6%
20161%1%7%
20151%1%6%
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# Black Students
35 Students
2,627 Students
% Black Students
6%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearDarlington County AverageSouth Carolina (SC) AverageNational Average
20256%5%6%
20248%5%6%
20239%5%6%
202210%5%6%
202110%5%7%
202010%6%7%
20199%6%6%
20189%6%6%
20175%5%6%
20165%5%6%
20155%5%6%
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# White Students
433 Students
29,862 Students
% White Students
69%
52%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearDarlington County AverageSouth Carolina (SC) AverageNational Average
202569%52%48%
202461%52%48%
202364%53%48%
202263%55%50%
202163%55%50%
202062%56%51%
201963%59%52%
201863%59%52%
201770%61%54%
201662%61%54%
201562%60%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
26 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
153 Students
22,260 Students
% of Others Students
24%
39%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearDarlington County AverageSouth Carolina (SC) AverageNational Average
202524%39%34%
202430%39%33%
202325%38%33%
202225%37%31%
202125%36%31%
202026%35%31%
201925%31%30%
201825%32%30%
201723%31%30%
201631%32%29%
201531%32%29%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Darlington County, SC?
The top ranked private preschools in Darlington County, SC include Kelleytown Baptist Kindergarten and Emmanuel Christian School.
How many private preschools are located in Darlington County?
5 private preschools are located in Darlington County.
How diverse are private preschools in Darlington County?
Darlington County private preschools are approximately 10% minority students, which is lower than the South Carolina private school average of 19%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Darlington County?
80% of private preschools in Darlington County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private preschools in Darlington County are often viewed compared to one another?

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