Emmanuel Christian School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked SC School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 288 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,250
Acceptance rate: 95%
Average class size: 17 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Emmanuel Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Baptist

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Emmanuel Christian School
Pre-K	44
Kind	34
1	13
2	23
3	23
4	22
5	20
6	14
7	19
8	21
9	12
10	11
11	16
12	16

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

1963

School Calendar

School Motto

Pursuing Educational Excellence that is Integrated with Biblical Truth

Student Body

Total Students

288 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

12%

State avg.: 19%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

23 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

10%

Average Class Size

17 students

Average SAT score

1165

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Association of Christian Schools (AACS)
Other religious school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,250

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Tuition Notes

Tuition does not include fees. Preschool $4,350 Kindergarten $4,550 Grades 1-6 $5,250 Grades 7-12 $5,600

% on Financial Aid

Average Financial Aid Grant

$500

Acceptance Rate

95%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Stacie McElveen

Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered

8 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

GolfSoccer

SoftballVolleyball

School Mascot

Crusaders

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

4 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Beta ClubStudent Government Association

Arts and Music Programs:

DramaExcel School of the Fine Arts

School Notes

ECS is a K2-12th grade educational institution and has been serving Darlington County since 1963! ECS uses a traditional classroom setting taught from a Christian worldview. We offer a college prepratory curriculum, many extra curricular activities, and a competitively priced tuition.

Emmanuel Christian School is a K2-12th grade academic institution, founded for the purpose of educating students from a Christian worldview and committed to maintaining and delivering a strong academic program. For curriculum, ECS uses ABeka and Bob Jones University Press in the lower school and in the upper school. Athletically, over the years and more recently ECS has won multiple state championships, especially in Baseball and Softball. ECS admits students of any race, color, national, or ethnic origin to all the rights, priveledges, programs, activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs, athletic and other school administered programs.
Check ECS out on the web at ecscrusaders.com or on Facebook athttps://www.facebook.com/ECSCrusaders/ or on Instagram at @ecscrusaders

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Emmanuel Christian School cost?

Emmanuel Christian School's tuition is approximately $5,250 for private students.

What schools are Emmanuel Christian School often compared to?

Emmanuel Christian School is often viewed alongside schools like Thomas Hart Academy by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Emmanuel Christian School?

The acceptance rate of Emmanuel Christian School is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 89%.

What sports does Emmanuel Christian School offer?

Emmanuel Christian School offers 8 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball and Volleyball.

What is Emmanuel Christian School's ranking?

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

When is the application deadline for Emmanuel Christian School?

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

School Reviews

5 3/13/2023

We have been a part of the Crusader family for many years. The staff and teachers are amazing and care greatly about each child. We deeply value the Christian education our children receive at ECS. Our kids will tell you, there is no other school they'd want to be at!

- Posted by Parent - Hogge

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in South Carolina is $9,892 for elementary schools and $10,080 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in South Carolina is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).