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Hartsville Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 602 students in Hartsville, SC, 12% of all K-12 students in Hartsville, SC are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 96%, which is higher than the South Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
80% of private schools in Hartsville, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Hartsville Private Schools (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 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 Forest Hills Christian School
Forest Hills Christian School
Gr: 8-12 | 6 students
Baptist
317 Forest Hills Dr
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 332-7811
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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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Hartsville, SC Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
602
Students
$6,025
Avg. Tuition
14
Avg. Class Size
10%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Hartsville)
This State (SC)
# Schools
5 Schools
433 Schools
# Students
602 Students
72,657 Students
% Students of Color
10%
19%
0.47
0.57
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
198 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
1,169 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
2,040 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
35 Students
3,565 Students
% Black Students
6%
5%
# White Students
436 Students
40,420 Students
% White Students
68%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
156 Students
24,055 Students
% of Others Students
25%
34%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
52 Teachers
6,620 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
50%
Average Class Size
14 students
14 students
Average SAT score
1165
(Out of 1600)
1176
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
24
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,025
$9,669
Average % on Financial Aid
7%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$3,592
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
96%
90%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Hartsville, SC?
The top ranked private schools in Hartsville, SC include Emmanuel Christian School and Kelleytown Baptist Kindergarten.
How many private schools are located in Hartsville?
5 private schools are located in Hartsville.
How diverse are private schools in Hartsville?
Hartsville private schools are approximately 10% minority students, which is lower than the South Carolina private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Hartsville go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Hartsville are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hartsville?
80% of private schools in Hartsville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Which private schools in Hartsville are often viewed compared to one another?

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