Wilson Hall Photo

Best Sumter County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 2,597 students in Sumter County, SC (there are 29 public schools, serving 15,150 public students). 15% of all K-12 students in Sumter County, SC are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
The top-ranked private schools in Sumter County, SC include Thomas Sumter Academy, Berea Junior Academy, and Wilson Hall.
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).

Top-Ranked Sumter County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Berea Junior Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(1)
675 S Lafayette Dr
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-1780
Gr: K-7 | 27 students
Grace Baptist Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
219 W Calhoun St
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-1686
Gr: PK-K | 146 students
Sumter Christian School
Sumter Christian School Photo - Student body wearing their "class t-shirt"
(Christian)
420 S Pike W
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-1902
Gr: PK-12 | 264 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Thomas Sumter Academy
(Christian)
5265 Camden Hwy
Rembert, SC 29128
(803) 720-1583
Gr: PK-12 | 400 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Westside Christian Academy
(Baptist)
(1)
554 Pinewood Rd
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 775-4406
Gr: PK-8 | 367 students
Wilson Hall
Wilson Hall Photo
520 Wilson Hall Road
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 469-3475
Gr: PK-12 | 851 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bethel Child Care Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
2401 Bethel Church Road
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 481-5340
Gr: PK-K | 80 students
Bright Beginnings Creative Day Car
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
416 S WISE DRIVE
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-4300
Gr: NS-PK | 101 students Tuition listed
Trinity Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
226 W Liberty Street
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0502
Gr: PK-K | 137 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Wedgefield University For Kids
(Baptist)
6220 Wedgefield Rd
Wedgefield, SC 29168
(803) 494-3887
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students
Youth Academy Parochial School
Alternative School (Christian)
1110 East Brewington
Sumter, SC 29153
(803) 469-2366
Gr: Inquire with school | 25 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Sumter County, South Carolina

Sumter County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
11 S Magnolia St
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-3632
Gr: PK-6 | 53 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
15 School Street
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-0210
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. James Lutheran School (Closed 2024)
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
1137a Alice Dr
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 934-8727
Gr: PK-4 | 58 students
Sumter Academy (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
2410 Bethel Church Rd
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 481-7870
Gr: 1-12 | 16 students Avg. class size: 4 students

Overview

This County (Sumter County)
This State (SC)
# Schools
12 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,597 Students
72,835 Students
% Average Students of Color
18%
18%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
193 Teachers
6,577 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
42%
50%
Average Class Size
15 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1104
(Out of 1600)
1173
Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,821
$10,517
Average % on Financial Aid
14%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,750
$3,642
Average Acceptance Rate
96%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.57
# 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%
# Hispanic Students
57 Students
2,053 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
112 Students
3,584 Students
% Black Students
5%
5%
# White Students
1,586 Students
40,584 Students
% White Students
61%
56%
# 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
804 Students
24,126 Students
% of Others Students
31%
34%
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 Thomas Sumter Academy, Berea Junior Academy, and Wilson Hall.
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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