Wilson Hall Photo

Best Sumter Private Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 private schools serving 1,984 students in Sumter, SC (there are 21 public schools, serving 13,384 public students). 13% of all K-12 students in Sumter, SC are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
The top ranked private schools in Sumter, SC include Wilson Hall and Westside Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the South Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
91% of private schools in Sumter, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Top Ranked Sumter Private Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Westside Christian Academy
(Baptist)
(1)
554 Pinewood Rd
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 775-4406
Grades: PK-8
| 367 students
Wilson Hall
Wilson Hall Photo
520 Wilson Hall Road
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 469-3475
Grades: PK-12
| 802 students
Berea Junior Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(1)
675 S Lafayette Dr
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-1780
Grades: K-7
| 27 students
Bethel Child Care Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
2401 Bethel Church Road
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 481-5340
Grades: PK-K
| 80 students
Bright Beginnings Creative Day Car
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
416 S WISE DRIVE
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-4300
Grades: NS-PK
| 101 students
Grace Baptist Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
219 W Calhoun St
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-1686
Grades: 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
Grades: PK-12
| 242 students
Temple Christian High School
(Baptist)
120 Pinewood Rd
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-8139
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
Trinity Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
226 W Liberty Street
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0502
Grades: PK-K
| 137 students
Youth Academy Parochial School
Alternative School (Christian)
1110 East Brewington
Sumter, SC 29153
(803) 469-2366
Grades: Inquire with school
| 25 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Sumter, South Carolina

Sumter, South Carolina 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 schools in Sumter, SC?
The top ranked private schools in Sumter, SC include Wilson Hall and Westside Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Sumter?
10 private schools are located in Sumter.
How diverse are private schools in Sumter?
Sumter private schools are approximately 18% minority students, which is same as the South Carolina private school average of 18%.
What percentage of students in Sumter go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Sumter are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Sumter?
91% of private schools in Sumter are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private schools in Sumter are often viewed compared to one another?

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