Westside Christian Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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About the School

Westside Christian Academy in Sumter, SC, serves 367 students in grades PK through 8 within a small city community setting.
Founded in 2014, this co–ed Christian school is affiliated with the Baptist tradition and holds memberships in multiple religious and independent school associations.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 20:1 with 18 teaching staff supporting its regular elementary and secondary programs.
The student body includes approximately 9% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school's enrollment.
Westside Christian Academy ranks in the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for having one of the largest student bodies based on local comparisons.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked SC School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 367 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Westside Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Baptist

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Westside Christian Academy
Pre-K	81
Kind	42
1	47
2	30
3	44
4	34
5	24
6	36
7	17
8	12

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Pre-K has 81 students in Westside Christian Academy, far more than any other grade and well above Grade 8’s 12.

Year Founded

2014

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Student Body

Total Students

367 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 19%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

18 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

20:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Association of Christian Schools (AACS)
Other religious school association(s)
State or regional independent school association

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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What is Westside Christian Academy's ranking?

Westside Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Westside Christian Academy?

The application deadline for Westside Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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5 4/8/2017

My children have been at Westside Christian Academy for 4 years and we love it! The education standards are very high and the class sizes are small. My kids have great relationships with their teachers; they work hard to ensure my kids reach their full potential.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in South Carolina is $9,387 for elementary schools and $9,639 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in South Carolina is 90% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).