Grace Christian School Photo

Best Lexington County Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private high schools serving 1,554 students in Lexington County, SC.
The top-ranked private high schools in Lexington County, SC include Grace Christian School and Northside Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is lower than the South Carolina private high school average acceptance rate of 90%.
83% of private high schools in Lexington County, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

Top-Ranked Lexington County Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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
Colonial Christian Academy
(Christian)
1110 Meeting St
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 796-7025
Gr: 2-12 | 7 students
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
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
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,554 Students
46,859 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
14%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
145 Teachers
4,502 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
38%
51%
Average Class Size
11 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1205
(Out of 1600)
1172
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,300
$10,220
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.47
# American Indian Students
14 Students
166 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
749 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
11 Students
1,184 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
94 Students
2,278 Students
% Black Students
6%
5%
# White Students
747 Students
32,030 Students
% White Students
47%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
21 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
714 Students
9,643 Students
% of Others Students
45%
21%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Lexington County, SC?
The top-ranked private high schools in Lexington County, SC include Grace Christian School and Northside Christian Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Lexington County?
6 private high schools are located in Lexington County.
How diverse are private high schools in Lexington County?
Lexington County private high schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is higher than the South Carolina private school average of 14%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Lexington County?
83% of private high schools in Lexington County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

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