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Best Sumter County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 2,595 students in Sumter County, SC (there are 29 public schools, serving 15,150 public students). 15% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 96%, which is higher than the South Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
92% of private schools in Sumter County, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 11
  • # Students Served: 2,595
  • Average Tuition: $6,865
  • Acceptance Rate: 96%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 18%
  • View Sumter County, SC School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 11
  • # Students Served: 2,595
  • Average Tuition: $6,865
  • Acceptance Rate: 96%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 18%
  • View Sumter County, SC School Trends

Top Ranked Sumter County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Berea Junior Academy
Berea Junior Academy
Gr: K-7 | 27 students
Seventh Day Adventist
675 S Lafayette Dr
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-1780
(1)
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Map of Grace Baptist Christian School
Grace Baptist Christian School
Gr: PK-K | 146 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
219 W Calhoun St
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-1686
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Sumter Christian School Photo
Sumter Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 262 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
420 S Pike W
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-1902
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Map of Thomas Sumter Academy
Thomas Sumter Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 400 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 14
Christian
5265 Camden Hwy
Rembert, SC 29128
(803) 720-1583
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Map of Westside Christian Academy
Westside Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 367 students
Baptist
554 Pinewood Rd
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 775-4406
(1)
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Wilson Hall Photo
Wilson Hall
Gr: PK-12 | 851 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 20
520 Wilson Hall Road
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 469-3475
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Map of Bethel Child Care Learning Center
Bethel Child Care Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 80 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
2401 Bethel Church Road
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 481-5340
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Map of Bright Beginnings Creative Day Car
Bright Beginnings Creative Day Car
Gr: NS-PK | 101 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
416 S WISE DRIVE
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-4300
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Map of Trinity Day School
Trinity Day School
Gr: PK-K | 137 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
226 W Liberty Street
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0502
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Map of Wedgefield University For Kids
Wedgefield University For Kids
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students
Baptist
6220 Wedgefield Rd
Wedgefield, SC 29168
(803) 494-3887
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Map of Youth Academy Parochial School
Youth Academy Parochial School
Gr: Inquire with school | 25 students
Alternative School (Christian)
1110 East Brewington
Sumter, SC 29153
(803) 469-2366
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Sumter County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Holy Angels Academy
Holy Angels Academy
Gr: PK-6 | 53 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Catholic
11 S Magnolia St
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-3632
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St. Francis Xavier High School Photo
St. Francis Xavier High School
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Catholic
15 School Street
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-0210
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Map of St. James Lutheran School
St. James Lutheran School
Gr: PK-4 | 58 students
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
1137a Alice Dr
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 934-8727
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Map of Sumter Academy
Sumter Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 16 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Special Education School
2410 Bethel Church Rd
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 481-7870
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Overview

Category
This State (SC)
US
# Schools
12 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearSumter County Total Schools
202512
202412
202312
202212
202114
202014
201914
201814
201713
201613
201514
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# Students
2,595 Students
72,781 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearSumter County AverageSouth Carolina (SC) AverageNational Average
2025216174179
2024211170172
2023199169174
2022197173185
2021170168180
2020165160171
2019172161175
2018171159172
2017179166180
2016179162178
2015177153167
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% Average Students of Color
18%
18%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSumter County AverageSouth Carolina (SC) AverageNational Average
202518%18%34%
202416%18%34%
202319%18%33%
202217%18%33%
202117%18%32%
202015%18%32%
201912%17%31%
201812%17%31%
201715%17%32%
201615%17%32%
201516%18%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
196 Teachers
6,619 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSumter County AverageSouth Carolina (SC) AverageNational Average
202513:111:111:1
202413:111:111:1
202312:111:111:1
202213:111:111:1
202112:111:111:1
202014:111:112:1
201912:111:112:1
201811:111:112:1
201711:111:112:1
201611:111:112:1
201512:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
42%
50%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearSumter County AverageSouth Carolina (SC) AverageNational Average
202542%50%55%
202437%50%54%
202337%48%54%
202234%48%54%
202143%48%54%
202043%48%54%
201948%49%53%
201848%47%53%
201746%48%53%
201646%48%52%
201543%49%52%
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Average Class Size
15 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearSumter County AverageSouth Carolina (SC) AverageNational Average
2025151415
2024151415
2023151415
2022141415
2021111315
2020111315
2019111315
2018111415
2017121415
2016121415
2015121415
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Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearSumter County AverageSouth Carolina (SC) AverageNational Average
2025121213
2024121112
2023121111
2022121011
202181011
20207911
201910911
201810911
201710910
2016101010
201591010
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Average SAT score
1104
(Out of 1600)
1173

SAT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearSumter County AverageSouth Carolina (SC) AverageNational Average
2025110411731233
2024111911791230
2023111911741228
2022113011751229
2021112611701229
2020113311591226
2019114111601226
2018114111651226
2017111811741233
2016126212041306
2015126211981258
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Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
24

ACT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearSumter County AverageSouth Carolina (SC) AverageNational Average
2025222426
2024222426
2023222426
2022222426
2021232426
2020232425
2019242425
2018242425
2017242425
2016242425
2015242425
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,865
$10,537

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearSumter County AverageSouth Carolina (SC) AverageNational Average
2025$6,821$10,691$15,012
2024$6,590$8,286$13,254
2023$6,553$8,179$12,626
2022$5,850$7,395$12,187
2021$5,473$6,966$11,800
2020$5,444$6,762$11,512
2019$4,682$6,739$11,293
2018$4,655$6,539$11,017
2017$4,600$6,394$10,708
2016$4,550$7,377$10,356
2015$4,835$7,219$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
14%
29%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearSumter County AverageSouth Carolina (SC) AverageNational Average
202514%29%34%
202414%29%34%
202314%30%34%
202214%28%33%
202116%29%33%
202016%24%32%
201911%24%31%
201811%22%30%
201711%23%30%
201611%19%29%
201511%22%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,750
$3,642

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearSumter County AverageSouth Carolina (SC) AverageNational Average
2025$1,750$3,642$7,073
2024$1,750$3,276$6,930
2023$1,750$3,241$6,469
2022$1,500$3,053$6,289
2021$1,333$3,001$6,055
2020$1,333$3,189$5,921
2019$1,000$3,863$5,795
2018$1,000$3,893$5,456
2017$1,000$3,907$5,319
2016$1,000$3,834$5,105
2015$1,000$3,645$5,030
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Average Acceptance Rate
96%
89%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearSumter County AverageSouth Carolina (SC) AverageNational Average
202596%87%81%
202494%89%85%
202394%90%85%
202294%90%85%
202191%89%85%
202091%90%85%
201990%89%85%
201890%90%85%
201790%90%85%
201690%88%85%
201590%90%85%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.57

Diversity Score Trends

YearSumter County AverageSouth Carolina (SC) AverageNational Average
20250.530.570.65
20240.520.570.65
20230.550.560.65
20220.520.550.64
20210.530.550.64
20200.520.540.64
20190.490.530.63
20180.490.530.63
20170.440.510.61
20160.440.510.61
20150.470.520.61
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# American Indian Students
4 Students
198 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
32 Students
1,171 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSumter County AverageSouth Carolina (SC) AverageNational Average
20252%2%5%
20242%2%5%
20231%2%5%
20221%2%4%
20211%2%4%
20202%2%4%
20171%2%4%
20161%2%4%
20151%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
57 Students
2,053 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSumter County AverageSouth Carolina (SC) AverageNational Average
20252%3%9%
20242%3%9%
20233%2%9%
20222%2%8%
20212%2%9%
20202%2%9%
20193%2%8%
20182%2%8%
20171%1%8%
20161%1%8%
20151%1%8%
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# Black Students
112 Students
3,582 Students
% Black Students
5%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSumter County AverageSouth Carolina (SC) AverageNational Average
20254%5%7%
20244%5%7%
20235%6%8%
20224%5%7%
20215%5%7%
20205%6%8%
20193%6%7%
20183%6%7%
20174%5%7%
20164%5%7%
20156%6%8%
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# White Students
1,586 Students
40,580 Students
% White Students
61%
57%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSumter County AverageSouth Carolina (SC) AverageNational Average
202561%57%52%
202463%57%52%
202360%58%52%
202263%59%54%
202163%60%54%
202063%61%54%
201965%63%56%
201866%63%56%
201772%64%58%
201672%64%58%
201569%64%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
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
802 Students
24,080 Students
% of Others Students
31%
33%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSumter County AverageSouth Carolina (SC) AverageNational Average
202531%33%26%
202429%33%26%
202331%32%25%
202230%32%25%
202129%31%25%
202028%29%24%
201929%27%24%
201829%27%23%
201722%28%22%
201622%28%22%
201523%27%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Sumter County, SC?
The top ranked private schools in Sumter County, SC include Sumter Christian School, Thomas Sumter Academy, and Grace Baptist Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Sumter County?
11 private schools are located in Sumter County.
How diverse are private schools in Sumter County?
Sumter County private schools are approximately 18% minority students, which is same as the South Carolina private school average of 18%.
What percentage of students in Sumter County go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Sumter County are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Sumter County?
92% of private schools in Sumter County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private schools in Sumter County are often viewed compared to one another?

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