Faith Christian Academy in Florence, SC serves 114 co鈥揺d students from pre鈥搆indergarten through 11th grade in a rural community setting.
The school has a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 14:1 with a teaching staff of 8 educators.
Faith Christian Academy is affiliated with the Baptist orientation and is a member of the National Independent 草榴社区 Schools Association and the Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools.
The student body includes approximately 12% students of color, reflecting some racial diversity within its enrollment.
As of the data provided, the school offers regular elementary and secondary programs without Blue Ribbon recognition.
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
114 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Faith Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Faith Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Faith Christian Academy is Pursuit Christian Academy (formerly Faith Christia (0.0 miles away)
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7005 Friendfield Rd
Effingham, SC 29541
(843) 799-6900
Effingham, SC 29541
(843) 799-6900
- miles
Gr: PK-11 | 102 students
101 Frank Monroe Drive
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 662-0454
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 662-0454
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 604 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 6
1300 2nd Loop Rd
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 662-1242
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 662-1242
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 68 students
915 Cherokee Rd
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 667-1798
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 667-1798
4.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 183 students Avg. class size: 10 students
All Saints' Episcopal Day School ![All Saints' Episcopal Day School Photo]( "All Saints' Episcopal Day School Photo")
(Episcopal)
1425 Cherokee Rd
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 662-8134
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 662-8134
4.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 252 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
7005 Friendfield Rd
Effingham, SC 29541
(843) 799-6900
Effingham, SC 29541
(843) 799-6900
- miles
Gr: PK-11 | 102 students
101 Frank Monroe Drive
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 662-0454
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 662-0454
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 604 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 6
Maranatha Christian School
(Baptist)
2624 W Palmetto St
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 665-6395
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 665-6395
5.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 207 students Tuition listed
The King's Academy
(Christian)
1015 S Ebenezer Rd
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 661-7464
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 661-7464
5.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 334 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5001 Hoffmeyer Rd
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 395-9124
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 395-9124
11.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 403 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
7005 Friendfield Rd
Effingham, SC 29541
(843) 799-6900
Effingham, SC 29541
(843) 799-6900
- miles
Gr: PK-11 | 102 students
101 Frank Monroe Drive
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 662-0454
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 662-0454
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 604 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 6
All Saints' Episcopal Day School ![All Saints' Episcopal Day School Photo]( "All Saints' Episcopal Day School Photo")
(Episcopal)
1425 Cherokee Rd
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 662-8134
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 662-8134
4.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 252 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Maranatha Christian School
(Baptist)
2624 W Palmetto St
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 665-6395
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 665-6395
5.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 207 students Tuition listed
510 W Palmetto St
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 629-2920
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 629-2920
5.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 145 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
7005 Friendfield Rd
Effingham, SC 29541
(843) 799-6900
Effingham, SC 29541
(843) 799-6900
- miles
Gr: PK-11 | 102 students
101 Frank Monroe Drive
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 662-0454
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 662-0454
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 604 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 6
1300 2nd Loop Rd
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 662-1242
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 662-1242
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 68 students
915 Cherokee Rd
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 667-1798
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 667-1798
4.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 183 students Avg. class size: 10 students
All Saints' Episcopal Day School ![All Saints' Episcopal Day School Photo]( "All Saints' Episcopal Day School Photo")
(Episcopal)
1425 Cherokee Rd
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 662-8134
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 662-8134
4.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 252 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 45%)
1171 Pope Street
Turbeville, SC 29162
(843) 659-2185
Turbeville, SC 29162
(843) 659-2185
8815.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 722 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1578 Clarence Coker Hwy
Turbeville, SC 29162
(803) 896-3178
Turbeville, SC 29162
(803) 896-3178
8815.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 East Cartersville Highway
Lamar, SC 29069
(843) 326-7625
Lamar, SC 29069
(843) 326-7625
8817.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 228 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
216 North Darlington Avenue
Lamar, SC 29069
(843) 326-5543
Lamar, SC 29069
(843) 326-5543
8817.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 268 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
312 North Jones Road
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(843) 396-4457
Olanta, SC 29114
(843) 396-4457
8817.8 miles
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