Wilson Hall Photo

Best Sumter County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private elementary schools serving 2,102 students in Sumter County, SC.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Sumter County, SC include Westside Christian Academy, Sumter Christian School, and Thomas Sumter Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the South Carolina private elementary school average acceptance rate of 90%.
83% of private elementary schools in Sumter County, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Sumter County Private Elementary 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
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 | 262 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 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
Wedgefield University For Kids
(Baptist)
6220 Wedgefield Rd
Wedgefield, SC 29168
(803) 494-3887
Gr: PK-8 | 195 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
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,102 Students
60,482 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
18%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
171 Teachers
5,910 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
42%
49%
Average Class Size
16 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
$6,865
$10,006
Average % on Financial Aid
14%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,750
$3,674
Average Acceptance Rate
94%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.53
# American Indian Students
4 Students
183 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
28 Students
1,100 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
29 Students
1,950 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
106 Students
3,347 Students
% Black Students
5%
6%
# White Students
1,545 Students
38,229 Students
% White Students
74%
64%
# 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
388 Students
14,610 Students
% of Others Students
19%
25%
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 elementary schools in Sumter County, SC?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Sumter County, SC include Westside Christian Academy, Sumter Christian School, and Thomas Sumter Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Sumter County?
6 private elementary schools are located in Sumter County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Sumter County?
Sumter County private elementary schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the South Carolina private school average of 18%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Sumter County?
83% of private elementary schools in Sumter County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private elementary schools in Sumter County are often viewed compared to one another?

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