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Hartsville Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 89%.
80% of private schools in Hartsville, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Hartsville Private Schools (2026)

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 (10-Year)

5
Private Schools
602
Students
-15.0% (-106 students) 10-yr
$6,025
Avg. Tuition
+99.5% (+$3,005) 10-yr
14
Avg. Class Size
-22.2% (-4 students) 10-yr
10%
Students of Color
-16.7% (-2.0 pp) 10-yr
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-25.0% (-4.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Hartsville)
This State (SC)
# Schools
5 Schools
435 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearHartsville, SC Total Schools
20255
20245
20235
20225
20215
20205
20195
20185
20175
20165
20155
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# Students
602 Students
72,833 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearHartsville, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
2025120174179
2024120170172
2023112169174
2022110173185
2021109168180
2020117160171
2019123161175
2018123159172
2017125166180
2016142162178
2015142153167
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% Students of Color
10%
18%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearHartsville, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
202510%18%34%
202410%18%34%
202310%18%33%
202212%18%33%
202112%18%32%
202011%18%32%
201912%17%31%
201811%17%31%
20177%17%32%
201612%17%32%
201512%18%32%
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0.47
0.57

Diversity Score Trends

YearHartsville, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
20250.470.570.65
20240.470.570.65
20230.430.560.65
20220.420.550.64
20210.420.550.64
20200.440.540.64
20190.450.530.63
20180.450.530.63
20170.460.510.61
20160.520.510.61
20150.520.520.61
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
198 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
1,171 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearHartsville, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
20171%2%4%
20161%2%4%
20151%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
8 Students
2,053 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearHartsville, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
20252%3%9%
20242%3%9%
20231%2%9%
20222%2%8%
20212%2%9%
20202%2%9%
20193%2%8%
20183%2%8%
20171%1%8%
20161%1%8%
20151%1%8%
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# Black Students
35 Students
3,582 Students
% Black Students
6%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearHartsville, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
20256%5%7%
20246%5%7%
20236%6%8%
20226%5%7%
20216%5%7%
20206%6%8%
20196%6%7%
20186%6%7%
20175%5%7%
20165%5%7%
20155%6%8%
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# White Students
436 Students
40,580 Students
% White Students
68%
57%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearHartsville, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
202568%57%52%
202468%57%52%
202373%58%52%
202274%59%54%
202174%60%54%
202072%61%54%
201971%63%56%
201871%63%56%
201770%64%58%
201662%64%58%
201562%64%58%
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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
156 Students
24,080 Students
% of Others Students
25%
33%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearHartsville, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
202524%33%26%
202424%33%26%
202320%32%25%
202218%32%25%
202118%31%25%
202020%29%24%
201920%27%24%
201820%27%23%
201723%28%22%
201631%28%22%
201531%27%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
52 Teachers
6,631 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearHartsville, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
202512:111:111:1
202412:111:111:1
202313:111:111:1
202212:111:111:1
202113:111:111:1
202013:111:112:1
201914:111:112:1
201815:111:112:1
201716:111:112:1
201616:111:112:1
201516:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
50%

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

YearHartsville, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
202510%50%55%
202410%50%54%
202310%48%54%
202210%48%54%
202110%48%54%
202010%48%54%
201910%49%53%
201810%47%53%
201710%48%53%
201633%48%52%
201533%49%52%
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Average Class Size
14 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearHartsville, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
2025141415
2024141415
2023171415
2022171415
2021171315
2020191315
2019191315
2018211415
2017211415
2016181415
2015181415
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Average SAT score
1165
(Out of 1600)
1173

SAT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearHartsville, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
2025116511731233
2024116511791230
2023116511741228
2022113911751229
2021113911701229
2020103511591226
2019103511601226
201898911651226
201798911741233
2016107912041306
2015107911981258
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Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
24

ACT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearHartsville, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
2025232426
2024232426
2023232426
2022232426
2021232426
2020232425
2019232425
2018212425
2017212425
2016262425
2015262425
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,025
$10,534

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearHartsville, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
2025$6,025$10,691$15,012
2024$6,025$8,286$13,254
2023$5,250$8,179$12,626
2022$4,850$7,395$12,187
2021$4,850$6,966$11,800
2020$4,120$6,762$11,512
2019$4,120$6,739$11,293
2018$3,500$6,539$11,017
2017$3,500$6,394$10,708
2016$3,020$7,377$10,356
2015$3,020$7,219$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
7%
29%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearHartsville, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
20257%29%34%
20247%29%34%
20237%30%34%
20227%28%33%
20217%29%33%
20207%24%32%
20197%24%31%
20163%19%29%
20153%22%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$3,642

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearHartsville, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
2025$500$3,642$7,073
2024$500$3,276$6,930
2023$500$3,241$6,469
2022$500$3,053$6,289
2021$500$3,001$6,055
2020$500$3,189$5,921
2019$500$3,863$5,795
2016$1,300$3,834$5,105
2015$1,300$3,645$5,030
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
96%
89%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearHartsville, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
202596%87%81%
202495%89%85%
202395%90%85%
202295%90%85%
202195%89%85%
202095%90%85%
201995%89%85%
201895%90%85%
201795%90%85%
201695%88%85%
201595%90%85%
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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 Kelleytown Baptist Kindergarten and Emmanuel Christian School.
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 18%.
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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