Sumter Christian School Photo - Student body wearing their "class t-shirt"

Best 29150 South Carolina Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,530 students in 29150, SC (there are 10 public schools, serving 5,810 public students). 21% of all K-12 students in 29150, SC are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
The top ranked private schools in 29150, SC include Wilson Hall, Berea Junior Academy, and Grace Baptist Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the South Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
86% of private schools in 29150, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Top Ranked 29150 South Carolina Private Schools (2025-26)

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
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
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
Temple Christian High School
(Baptist)
120 Pinewood Rd
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-8139
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students
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
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in 29150 South Carolina

29150, South Carolina 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 29150, SC?
The top ranked private schools in 29150, SC include Wilson Hall, Berea Junior Academy, and Grace Baptist Christian School.
How many private schools are located in 29150?
7 private schools are located in 29150.
How diverse are private schools in 29150?
29150 private schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is higher than the South Carolina private school average of 18%.
What percentage of students in 29150 go to private school?
21% of all K-12 students in 29150 are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 29150?
86% of private schools in 29150 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

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