Grace Christian School Photo

Best Lexington County Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 private preschools serving 2,234 students in Lexington County, SC.
The top-ranked private preschools in Lexington County, SC include Grace Christian School, Mcgregor Presbyterian, and Northside Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is lower than the South Carolina private preschool average acceptance rate of 90%.
83% of private preschools in Lexington County, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Lexington County Private Preschools (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
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
Edge Christian Academy
(Christian)
3222 Platt Springs Rd
West Columbia, SC 29170
(803) 796-2860
Gr: PK-8 | 105 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
12 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,234 Students
58,653 Students
% Average Students of Color
20%
18%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
185 Teachers
4,982 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
49%
Average Class Size
13 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
10 courses
Average SAT score
1205
(Out of 1600)
1166
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,250
$9,883
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
90%
Average Endowment Size
$250 million
$45.78 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.58
# American Indian Students
14 Students
133 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
62 Students
849 Students
% Asian Students
3%
1%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
1,562 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
3%
# Black Students
100 Students
2,627 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
824 Students
29,862 Students
% White Students
37%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
26 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
1,224 Students
22,192 Students
% of Others Students
55%
39%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Lexington County, SC?
The top-ranked private preschools in Lexington County, SC include Grace Christian School, Mcgregor Presbyterian, and Northside Christian Academy.
How many private preschools are located in Lexington County?
12 private preschools are located in Lexington County.
How diverse are private preschools in Lexington County?
Lexington County private preschools are approximately 20% minority students, which is higher than the South Carolina private school average of 18%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Lexington County?
83% of private preschools in Lexington County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private preschools in Lexington County are often viewed compared to one another?

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