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Field of Dreams Nurture and Education Center - Edgewater

Lancaster County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 376 students in Lancaster County, SC (there are 26 public schools, serving 16,841 public students). 2% of all K-12 students are educated in private 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%.
25% of private schools in Lancaster County, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Lancaster County Private Schools (2026-27)

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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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Bridgemill KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
2050 Bridgemill Drive
Indian Land, SC 29707
(803) 802-2326
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Field of Dreams Nurture and Education Center - Edgewater
Gr: NS
Avg. class size: 14 students
Daycare / Preschool
1080 Edgewater Corporate Pkwy
Fort Mill, SC 29707
(803) 547-0900
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Lancaster County Private Schools (Closed)

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

Category
This State (SC)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
376 Students
72,657 Students
% Average Students of Color
20%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
64 Teachers
6,620 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
50%
Average Class Size
16 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 and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,500
$9,669
Average % on Financial Aid
40%
29%
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.57
# 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

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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 County, SC?
The top ranked private schools in Lancaster County, SC is Carolina Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Lancaster County?
3 private schools are located in Lancaster County.
What percentage of students in Lancaster County go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Lancaster County are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lancaster County?
25% of private schools in Lancaster County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Which private schools in Lancaster County are often viewed compared to one another?

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