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Sumter Christian School Top 24 · Highest Avg. ACT Score (SC)

Sumter Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools serving 1,507 students in Sumter, SC.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the South Carolina private elementary school average acceptance rate of 89%.
75% of private elementary schools in Sumter, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Sumter Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Sumter Christian School Photo
Sumter Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 262 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
420 S Pike W
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-1902
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Map of Westside Christian Academy
Westside Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 367 students
Baptist
554 Pinewood Rd
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 775-4406
(1)
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Wilson Hall Photo
Wilson Hall
Gr: PK-12 | 851 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 20
520 Wilson Hall Road
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 469-3475
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Map of Berea Junior Academy
Berea Junior Academy
Gr: K-7 | 27 students
Seventh Day Adventist
675 S Lafayette Dr
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-1780
(1)
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Sumter, South Carolina Private Schools (Closed)

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Holy Angels Academy
Gr: PK-6 | 53 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Catholic
11 S Magnolia St
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-3632
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St. Francis Xavier High School
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Catholic
15 School Street
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-0210
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St. James Lutheran School
Gr: PK-4 | 58 students
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
1137a Alice Dr
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 934-8727
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Sumter Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 16 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Special Education School
2410 Bethel Church Rd
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 481-7870
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Sumter, SC Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
1,507
Students
$6,859
Avg. Tuition
19
Avg. Class Size
16%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Sumter)
This State (SC)
# Schools
4 Schools
288 Schools
# Students
1,507 Students
60,426 Students
% Students of Color
16%
18%
0.40
0.53
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
3 Students
183 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
21 Students
1,098 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
17 Students
1,937 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
63 Students
3,330 Students
% Black Students
4%
6%
# White Students
1,137 Students
38,069 Students
% White Students
76%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
264 Students
14,625 Students
% of Others Students
18%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
123 Teachers
5,902 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
50%
Average Class Size
19 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
22 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1102
(Out of 1600)
1177
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
24
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,859
$9,073
Average % on Financial Aid
2%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$3,621
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
89%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Sumter, SC?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Sumter, SC include Sumter Christian School, Wilson Hall, and Westside Christian Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Sumter?
4 private elementary schools are located in Sumter.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Sumter?
75% of private elementary schools in Sumter are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private elementary schools in Sumter are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Sumter include: Sumter Christian School vs. Wilson Hall

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