Southside 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: 1,290 students
Yearly Tuition: $16,795
Acceptance rate: 100%
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Southside Christian School
Pre-K	210
Kind	102
1	76
2	57
3	57
4	82
5	85
6	85
7	85
8	94
9	100
10	106
11	75
12	76

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1967

Summer School Offered

Yes

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2007

Student Body

Total Students

1,290 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

14%

State avg.: 19%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

83 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

10 students

Average SAT score

1172

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Number of AP Courses

15 courses

Advanced Courses

BiologyCalculus AB

Calculus BCChemistry

Computer Science PrinciplesEnglish Language

English LiteratureFrench Language and Culture

Music TheoryPhysics

Physics CSpanish Language and Culture

StatisticsStudio Art Drawing Portfolio

US HistoryWorld History

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$16,795

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Tuition Notes

Our tuition varies per school division. For details on our tuition and financial assistance, please visit our website at southsidechristian.org.

% on Financial Aid

20%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$5,042

Acceptance Rate

100%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Susan Dunlap

Admissions Associate

Abby Watson

Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered

12 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

FootballGolf

SoccerSoftball

SwimmingTennis

Track and FieldVolleyball

Colors

White, Navy Blue, Columbia blue

School Mascot

Sabres

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

10 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Community Service Related ClubsFIRST Robotics

Interact ClubMath Honor Society

Math/Science ClubModel United Nations

Music Honor SocietyNational Honor Society

Student CouncilYearbook

School Notes

Southside Christian School (SCS) exists to partner with Christian parents in providing an excellent education consistent with biblical truth.
Through superior academics, award-winning fine arts, competitive athletics, and multiple co-curricular activities, students are prepared to discover, grow, and achieve all God has for them.
SCS serves around 1,300 students in four school divisions Early Education, Elementary School, Middle School, and High School.

Our mission is to partner with Christian parents in providing an excellent education consistent with biblical truth.
SCS is accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), and Cognia, formerly know as AdvancED. SCS was awarded Exemplary accreditation by ACSI in 2019. SCS is also an approved Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) school, registered wit hthe U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
SCS won Best 草榴社区 School in the Greenville News"Best of the Upstate 2020."
There is a 100 percent college acceptance rate among graduating seniors. Our SAT and ACT scores are above local, state, and national levels.
Students have opportunities to make a difference through service projects and mission trips, as well as opportunities to excel in the classroom through AP, Honors, and dual-enrollment programs.
Through superior academics, award-winning fine arts, competitive athletics, and multiple co-curricular activities, students are prepared to discover, grow, and achieve all God has for them.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Southside Christian School cost?

Southside Christian School's tuition is approximately $16,795 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Southside Christian School?

The acceptance rate of Southside Christian School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 89%.

What sports does Southside Christian School offer?

Southside Christian School offers 12 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball. Southside Christian School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for most sports offered.

What is Southside Christian School's ranking?

Southside Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for: Largest student body and Most sports offered.

When is the application deadline for Southside Christian School?

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

School Calendar

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Date

Fall Break - No School

September 21, 2026 (Monday)

Thanksgiving Break - No School

November 23, 2026 (Monday)

First Day of Second Semester

January 04, 2027 (Monday)

Last Day of School - Early Education & Elementary School

May 27, 2027 (Thursday)

Last Day of School - Middle & High School

May 28, 2027 (Friday)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Greenville County, SC is $11,541 for elementary schools and $14,239 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Greenville County, SC is 91% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).