Top Ranked Darlington County Private Preschools (2026-27)

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

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Kelleytown Baptist Kindergarten

Gr: PK-K | 67 students

Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)

2609 Kelleytown Rd

Hartsville, SC 29550

(843) 332-8092

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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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First Baptist

Gr: PK-K | 53 students

Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)

104 E Home Ave

Hartsville, SC 29550

(843) 332-6571

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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)

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

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers

54 Teachers

5,017 Teachers

Average Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

12:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Darlington County Average	South Carolina (SC) Average	National Average
2025	11:1	12:1	12:1
2024	13:1	12:1	12:1
2023	13:1	12:1	12:1
2022	11:1	12:1	12:1
2021	11:1	12:1	12:1
2020	11:1	12:1	12:1
2019	13:1	11:1	12:1
2018	14:1	11:1	12:1
2017	15:1	12:1	12:1
2016	16:1	12:1	12:1
2015	16:1	12:1	13:1

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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree

10%

49%

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Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Darlington County Average	South Carolina (SC) Average	National Average
2025	10%	48%	51%
2024	10%	48%	51%
2023	10%	47%	51%
2022	10%	46%	51%
2021	10%	46%	50%
2020	10%	47%	50%
2019	10%	46%	50%
2018	10%	44%	50%
2017	10%	45%	49%
2016	33%	47%	49%
2015	33%	48%	48%

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Average Class Size

14 students

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Class Size Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Darlington County Average	South Carolina (SC) Average	National Average
2025	14	14	16
2024	14	14	16
2023	17	14	16
2022	17	14	16
2021	17	14	16
2020	19	14	16
2019	19	14	16
2018	21	14	16
2017	21	14	16
2016	18	14	16
2015	18	14	16

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Average SAT score

1165

(Out of 1600)

1169

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SAT Score Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Darlington County Average	South Carolina (SC) Average	National Average
2025	1165	1166	1233
2024	1165	1166	1229
2023	1165	1167	1228
2022	1139	1167	1226
2021	1139	1160	1224
2020	1035	1150	1221
2019	1035	1159	1223
2018	989	1160	1219
2017	989	1159	1223
2016	1079	1163	1300
2015	1079	1169	1248

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Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

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ACT Score Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Darlington County Average	South Carolina (SC) Average	National Average
2025	23	24	26
2024	23	24	26
2023	23	24	26
2022	23	24	26
2021	23	24	26
2020	23	24	26
2019	23	24	25
2018	21	24	25
2017	21	24	25
2016	26	25	25
2015	26	25	25

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost

$6,025

$8,714

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Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Darlington County Average	South Carolina (SC) Average	National 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

29%

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Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Darlington County Average	South Carolina (SC) Average	National Average
2025	7%	30%	31%
2024	7%	31%	30%
2023	7%	31%	30%
2022	7%	31%	29%
2021	7%	32%	29%
2020	7%	25%	29%
2019	7%	24%	28%
2016	3%	19%	25%
2015	3%	22%	24%

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Average Financial Aid Grant

$500

$2,941

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Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Darlington County Average	South Carolina (SC) Average	National 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%

91%

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Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Darlington County Average	South Carolina (SC) Average	National Average
2025	96%	89%	83%
2024	95%	90%	88%
2023	95%	91%	88%
2022	95%	90%	88%
2021	95%	90%	88%
2020	95%	90%	88%
2019	95%	91%	88%
2018	95%	91%	88%
2017	95%	91%	88%
2016	95%	88%	88%
2015	95%	91%	88%

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Students by Ethnicity:

0.47

0.58

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Diversity Score Trends
Year	Darlington County Average	South Carolina (SC) Average	National Average
2025	0.47	0.58	0.65
2024	0.54	0.58	0.65
2023	0.52	0.58	0.65
2022	0.53	0.57	0.64
2021	0.53	0.57	0.64
2020	0.54	0.57	0.64
2019	0.54	0.55	0.64
2018	0.53	0.56	0.64
2017	0.46	0.53	0.62
2016	0.52	0.53	0.62
2015	0.52	0.54	0.62

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# American Indian Students

1 Student

133 Students

% American Indian Students

n/a

# Asian Students

2 Students

849 Students

% Asian Students

n/a

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Asian Student Percentage Trends
Year	Darlington County Average	South Carolina (SC) Average	National Average
2019	1%	2%	5%
2018	1%	1%	5%
2017	1%	2%	3%
2016	1%	1%	3%
2015	1%	2%	3%

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# Hispanic Students

8 Students

1,562 Students

% Hispanic Students

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Hispanic Student Percentage Trends
Year	Darlington County Average	South Carolina (SC) Average	National Average
2025	1%	3%	8%
2024	1%	3%	8%
2023	2%	2%	8%
2022	2%	2%	8%
2021	2%	2%	7%
2020	2%	2%	7%
2019	2%	2%	7%
2018	2%	2%	7%
2017	1%	1%	6%
2016	1%	1%	7%
2015	1%	1%	6%

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# Black Students

35 Students

2,627 Students

% Black Students

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Black Student Percentage Trends
Year	Darlington County Average	South Carolina (SC) Average	National Average
2025	6%	5%	6%
2024	8%	5%	6%
2023	9%	5%	6%
2022	10%	5%	6%
2021	10%	5%	7%
2020	10%	6%	7%
2019	9%	6%	6%
2018	9%	6%	6%
2017	5%	5%	6%
2016	5%	5%	6%
2015	5%	5%	6%

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# White Students

433 Students

29,862 Students

% White Students

69%

52%

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White Student Percentage Trends
Year	Darlington County Average	South Carolina (SC) Average	National Average
2025	69%	52%	48%
2024	61%	52%	48%
2023	64%	53%	48%
2022	63%	55%	50%
2021	63%	55%	50%
2020	62%	56%	51%
2019	63%	59%	52%
2018	63%	59%	52%
2017	70%	61%	54%
2016	62%	61%	54%
2015	62%	60%	54%

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# Hawaiian Students

n/a

26 Students

% Hawaiian Students

n/a

# Two or more races Students

n/a

% of Two or more races Students

n/a

# Others Students

153 Students

22,228 Students

% of Others Students

24%

39%

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Other Races Student Percentage Trends
Year	Darlington County Average	South Carolina (SC) Average	National Average
2025	24%	39%	34%
2024	30%	39%	33%
2023	25%	38%	33%
2022	25%	37%	31%
2021	25%	36%	31%
2020	26%	35%	31%
2019	25%	31%	30%
2018	25%	32%	30%
2017	23%	31%	30%
2016	31%	32%	29%
2015	31%	32%	29%

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Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars

4 extracurriculars

8 extracurriculars

Average Number of Sports

7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Darlington County, SC?

The private preschools in Darlington County, SC include Emmanuel Christian School and Kelleytown Baptist Kindergarten.

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?

Popular comparisons of private preschools in Darlington County include: Emmanuel Christian School vs. Thomas Hart Academy, First Baptist vs. Emmanuel Christian School, First Baptist vs. Thomas Hart Academy

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Top Ranked Darlington County Private Preschools (2026-27)

Darlington County Private Preschools (Closed)

Overview

Trends in Total Number of Private Preschools

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

Academics and Faculty:

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

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

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

SAT Score Trends (2015-2025)

ACT Score Trends (2015-2025)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

Students by Ethnicity:

Diversity Score Trends

Asian Student Percentage Trends

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

Black Student Percentage Trends

White Student Percentage Trends

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

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Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool
Year	Darlington County Average	South Carolina (SC) Average	National Average
2025	124	189	191
2024	130	184	187
2023	137	178	185
2022	137	180	188
2021	116	175	184
2020	123	167	179
2019	125	174	182
2018	124	175	181
2017	125	180	183
2016	141	174	181
2015	141	169	173

Best Darlington County Private Preschools (2026-27)

Top Ranked Darlington County Private Preschools (2026-27)

Darlington County Private Preschools (Closed)

Overview

Trends in Total Number of Private Preschools

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

Academics and Faculty:

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

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

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

SAT Score Trends (2015-2025)

ACT Score Trends (2015-2025)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

Students by Ethnicity:

Diversity Score Trends

Asian Student Percentage Trends

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

Black Student Percentage Trends

White Student Percentage Trends

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

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