Grace Christian School Photo

Best Lexington County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 private schools serving 2,328 students in Lexington County, SC (there are 75 public schools, serving 58,410 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Lexington County, SC are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
The top-ranked private schools in Lexington County, SC include Columbia Adventist Academy, Northside Christian Academy, and Mcgregor Presbyterian.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the South Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
82% of private schools in Lexington County, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Lexington County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Columbia Adventist Academy
Columbia Adventist Academy Photo - Enrolled for the Kingdom. Educated on the Rock.
(Seventh Day Adventist)
241 Riverchase Way
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 796-0277
Gr: K-6 | 14 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grace Christian School
Grace Christian School Photo
(Baptist)
(6)
416 Dehnam Ave
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 739-1211
Gr: PK-12 | 268 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mcgregor Presbyterian
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
6505 Saint Andrews Rd
Columbia, SC 29212
(803) 781-2539
Gr: NS-PK | 100 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Northside Christian Academy
Northside Christian Academy Photo - Lexington campus opened in 2011 and is home to grades k4 through 12th.
(Christian)
(1)
4347 Sunset Blvd
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 520-5656
Gr: PK-12 | 985 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Abner Montessori School
Montessori School (Christian)
432 E Boundary St
Chapin, SC 29036
(803) 345-9428
Gr: PK-1 | 61 students
Colonial Christian Academy
(Christian)
1110 Meeting St
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 796-7025
Gr: 2-12 | 7 students
Community Christian Academy
(Christian)
1798 Utopia School Rd
Leesville, SC 29070
(803) 892-4179
Gr: Inquire with school | 12 students
Edge Christian Academy
(Christian)
3222 Platt Springs Rd
West Columbia, SC 29170
(803) 796-2860
Gr: PK-8 | 105 students Tuition listed
Foundation Christian School
Foundation Christian School Photo
Alternative School (Christian)
1101 Old Sandy Run Rd
Gaston, SC 29053
(803) 603-8064
Gr: K-11 Tuition listed
Glenforest School
Special Education School
1041 Harbor Dr
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 796-7622
Gr: K-12 | 61 students Avg. class size: 4 students Tuition listed
Heritage Christian Academy
Heritage Christian Academy Photo - Heritage Christian Academy is Christian in philosophy and practice while classical in approach and methodology. With small class sizes and rigorous curriculum, Heritage Christian Academy prepares children to live purposefully and intelligently as they pursue the individual calling God has given them.
(Christian)
649 Barr Rd
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 951-3901
Gr: PK-8 | 120 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Holy Trinity Lutheran School
(Other Lutheran)
2930 Pella Ave
West Columbia, SC 29170
(803) 791-9039
Gr: PK-8 | 30 students Tuition listed
Lake Murray Baptist Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1001 Highway 378
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 957-1435
Gr: PK-K | 136 students
Lake Murray Montessori School
Montessori School
(2)
1332 N Lake Dr Unit A-b
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 996-1004
Gr: K | 9 students
Midlands Montessori School
Montessori School
140 Gibson Rd
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 356-6434
Gr: PK-K | 37 students
Union Umc Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
7582 Woodrow Street
Chapin, SC 29036
(803) 781-0630
Gr: PK-K | 150 students
W Wyman King Academy
(1)
1046 Sardis Rd
Batesburg, SC 29006
(803) 532-6682
Gr: PK-12 | 233 students Avg. class size: 13 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Lexington County, South Carolina

Lexington County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
5501 Broad River Rd
Columbia, SC 29212
(803) 798-5138
Gr: PK-6 | 68 students
436 Boozer Rd
Batesburg, SC 29006
(803) 532-0788
Gr: PK-12 | 24 students
Windsor Academy (Closed 2012)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
952 Old Cherokee Road
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 808-3285
Gr: NS-PK | 115 students Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed

Overview

This County (Lexington County)
This State (SC)
# Schools
17 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,328 Students
72,835 Students
% Average Students of Color
21%
18%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
209 Teachers
6,577 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
44%
50%
Average Class Size
10 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1205
(Out of 1600)
1173
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,300
$10,517
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
89%
Average Endowment Size
$250 million
$40.86 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.57
# American Indian Students
14 Students
198 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
62 Students
1,171 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
22 Students
2,053 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
112 Students
3,584 Students
% Black Students
5%
5%
# White Students
914 Students
40,584 Students
% White Students
39%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
1,237 Students
24,126 Students
% of Others Students
52%
34%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Lexington County, SC?
The top-ranked private schools in Lexington County, SC include Columbia Adventist Academy, Northside Christian Academy, and Mcgregor Presbyterian.
How many private schools are located in Lexington County?
17 private schools are located in Lexington County.
How diverse are private schools in Lexington County?
Lexington County private schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is higher than the South Carolina private school average of 18%.
What percentage of students in Lexington County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Lexington County are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lexington County?
82% of private schools in Lexington County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private schools in Lexington County are often viewed compared to one another?

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