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Lamar Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 23 students in Lamar, SC, 2% of all K-12 students in Lamar, SC are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
100% of private schools in Lamar, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Schools in Lamar, SC (2026-27)

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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Lamar, SC Private School Trends (10-Year)

1
Private Schools
23
Students
+109.1% (+12 students) 10-yr
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+100.0% (+4.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Lamar)
This State (SC)
# Schools
1 School
435 Schools
# Students
23 Students
72,865 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearLamar, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
202523174179
202423170172
202123168180
202023160171
201923161175
201823159172
201711166180
201611162178
201511153167
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0.57

Diversity Score Trends

YearLamar, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
20170.000.510.61
20160.000.510.61
20150.000.520.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
198 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,171 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
2,053 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
3%
# Black Students
n/a
3,582 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
n/a
40,580 Students
% White Students
n/a
56%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearLamar, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
2017100%64%58%
2016100%64%58%
2015100%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
n/a
24,164 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
34%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
3 Teachers
6,628 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearLamar, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
20258:111:111:1
20248:111:111:1
20218:111:111:1
20208:111:112:1
20198:111:112:1
20188:111:112:1
20174:111:112:1
20164:111:112:1
20154:112:112:1
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Lamar, SC?
1 private schools are located in Lamar, SC.
What percentage of students in Lamar go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Lamar are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lamar?
100% of private schools in Lamar are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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