Top 3 Best Sumter County Private Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 private elementary schools serving 1,832 students in Sumter County, SC.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Sumter County, SC include Thomas Sumter Academy, Wilson Hall and Westside Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the South Carolina private elementary school average acceptance rate of 89%.
83% of private elementary schools in Sumter County, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top Ranked Sumter County Private Elementary Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Thomas Sumter Academy
(Christian)
5265 Camden Hwy
Rembert, SC 29128
(803) 499-3378
Grades: PK-12
| 364 students
Westside Christian Academy
(Baptist)
(1)
554 Pinewood Rd
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 775-4406
Grades: PK-8
| 316 students
Wilson Hall
Wilson Hall Photo
520 Wilson Hall Road
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 469-3475
Grades: PK-12
| 802 students
Berea Junior Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(1)
675 S Lafayette Dr
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-1780
Grades: K-7
| 27 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
Grades: PK-12
| 202 students
Wedgefield University For Kids
(Baptist)
6220 Wedgefield Rd
Wedgefield, SC 29168
(803) 494-3887
Grades: PK-6
| 121 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Sumter County, South Carolina

Sumter County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
11 S Magnolia St
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-3632
Grades: PK-6
| 57 students
15 School Street
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-0210
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
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
Grades: PK-4
| 58 students
Sumter Academy (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
2410 Bethel Church Rd
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 481-7870
Grades: 1-12
| 16 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Sumter County, SC?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Sumter County, SC include Thomas Sumter Academy, Wilson Hall and Westside Christian Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Sumter County, SC?
6 private elementary schools are located in Sumter County, SC.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Sumter County, SC?
Sumter County, SC private elementary schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the South Carolina private school average of 17%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Sumter County, SC?
83% of private elementary schools in Sumter County, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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