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Lancaster Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 376 students in Lancaster, SC, 4% of all K-12 students in Lancaster, SC are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the South Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
50% of private schools in Lancaster, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Lancaster Private Schools (2026-27)

Carolina Christian Academy Photo
Carolina Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 336 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Baptist
1850 Kershaw Camden Hwy
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 285-5565
(33)
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Map of Tenderhearts
Tenderhearts
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
Daycare / Preschool
2318 Cane Mill Rd
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 246-8058
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Lancaster, South Carolina Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Faith Christian School
Faith Christian School
Gr: PK-6 | 40 students
Baptist
4695 Jb Denton Rd
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 286-5444
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Lancaster, SC Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
376
Students
$7,500
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
20%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Lancaster)
This State (SC)
# Schools
2 Schools
434 Schools
# Students
376 Students
72,685 Students
% Students of Color
20%
19%
0.59
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
18 Students
2,040 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
3%
# Black Students
13 Students
3,565 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
159 Students
40,420 Students
% White Students
42%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
183 Students
24,055 Students
% of Others Students
49%
34%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
27 Teachers
6,625 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
50%
Average Class Size
18 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
6 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1180
(Out of 1600)
1176
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
24
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,500
$9,690
Average % on Financial Aid
40%
29%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
90%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lancaster, SC?
The top ranked private schools in Lancaster, SC is Carolina Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Lancaster?
2 private schools are located in Lancaster.
What percentage of students in Lancaster go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Lancaster are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lancaster?
50% of private schools in Lancaster are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

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