Wilson Hall Photo

Best Sumter County Private High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 3 private high schools serving 1,448 students in Sumter County, SC.
The top ranked private high schools in Sumter County, SC include Wilson Hall and Thomas Sumter Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the South Carolina private high school average acceptance rate of 89%.
75% of private high schools in Sumter County, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top Ranked Sumter County Private High Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Thomas Sumter Academy
(Christian)
5265 Camden Hwy
Rembert, SC 29128
(803) 720-1583
Grades: PK-12
| 400 students
Wilson Hall
Wilson Hall Photo
520 Wilson Hall Road
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 469-3475
Grades: PK-12
| 802 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
| 242 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
| 53 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 high schools in Sumter County, SC?
The top ranked private high schools in Sumter County, SC include Wilson Hall and Thomas Sumter Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Sumter County?
3 private high schools are located in Sumter County.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Sumter County?
75% of private high schools in Sumter County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private high schools in Sumter County are often viewed compared to one another?

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