Called by God and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we teach children to rejoice in the Lord, to understand the grace of God, to serve our Lord, and to share Christ's love and forgiveness with others.
We realize this mission by providing His children with the highest standard of instruction academically and spiritually, within a safe and secure environment.
We teach through precept and example so that the whole child (body, mind, and spirit) is nurtured and equipped to be successful as a child of God.
Our teachers are all state certified and highly qualified. More importantly, every adult who interacts with your child is a devoted follower of Christ and has your child's best interest at heart.
Decisions made are a team effort, based upon prayer, experience, and discussion.
The children are treated with respect, fairness, and compassion. William Thomas Academy believes in teaching the basics at a very early age.
After much research, we found that some countries require children to begin school at age 3.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Student Body
Total Students
58 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
21%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
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 St. James Lutheran School?
The application deadline for St. James Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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(803) 695-1400
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Montessori College of Early Learning
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Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 807-4000
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 807-4000
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1500 Hallbrook Dr
Columbia, SC 29209
(803) 695-1400
Columbia, SC 29209
(803) 695-1400
30.7 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 109 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Heathwood Hall Episcopal School
(Episcopal)
3000 S Beltline Blvd
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 765-2309
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 765-2309
34.4 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 932 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montessori College of Early Learning
Montessori School
1313 Means Ave,
Columbia, SC 29202
(803) 772-3317
Columbia, SC 29202
(803) 772-3317
37.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 12 students Tuition listed
7401 Monticello Road
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 807-4000
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 807-4000
40.3 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 1,038 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition listed
Glenforest School
Special Education School
1041 Harbor Dr
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 796-7622
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 796-7622
41.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 61 students Avg. class size: 4 students Tuition listed
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Miles
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1500 Hallbrook Dr
Columbia, SC 29209
(803) 695-1400
Columbia, SC 29209
(803) 695-1400
30.7 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 109 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Heathwood Hall Episcopal School
(Episcopal)
3000 S Beltline Blvd
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 765-2309
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 765-2309
34.4 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 932 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph School ![St. Joseph School Photo]( "St. Joseph School Photo")
(Catholic)
3700 Devine Street
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 254-6736
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 254-6736
34.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 261 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montessori College of Early Learning
Montessori School
1313 Means Ave,
Columbia, SC 29202
(803) 772-3317
Columbia, SC 29202
(803) 772-3317
37.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 12 students Tuition listed
7401 Monticello Road
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 807-4000
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 807-4000
40.3 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 1,038 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Heathwood Hall Episcopal School
(Episcopal)
3000 S Beltline Blvd
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 765-2309
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 765-2309
34.4 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 932 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph School ![St. Joseph School Photo]( "St. Joseph School Photo")
(Catholic)
3700 Devine Street
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 254-6736
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 254-6736
34.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 261 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montessori College of Early Learning
Montessori School
1313 Means Ave,
Columbia, SC 29202
(803) 772-3317
Columbia, SC 29202
(803) 772-3317
37.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 12 students Tuition listed
7401 Monticello Road
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 807-4000
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 807-4000
40.3 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 1,038 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition listed
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Bright Beginnings Creative Day Car
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
416 S WISE DRIVE
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-4300
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-4300
0.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 101 students Tuition listed
Sumter Christian School ![Sumter Christian School Photo - Student body wearing their "class t-shirt"]( "Sumter Christian School Photo - Student body wearing their \"class t-shirt\"")
(Christian)
420 S Pike W
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-1902
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-1902
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 264 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
520 Wilson Hall Road
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 469-3475
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 469-3475
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 851 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Temple Christian High School
(Baptist)
120 Pinewood Rd
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-8139
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-8139
2.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students
Grace Baptist Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
219 W Calhoun St
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-1686
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-1686
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 146 students
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Miles
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Sumter Christian School ![Sumter Christian School Photo - Student body wearing their "class t-shirt"]( "Sumter Christian School Photo - Student body wearing their \"class t-shirt\"")
(Christian)
420 S Pike W
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-1902
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-1902
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 264 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
520 Wilson Hall Road
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 469-3475
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 469-3475
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 851 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Temple Christian High School
(Baptist)
120 Pinewood Rd
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-8139
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-8139
2.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students
Thomas Sumter Academy
(Christian)
5265 Camden Hwy
Rembert, SC 29128
(803) 720-1583
Rembert, SC 29128
(803) 720-1583
7.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 400 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1154 Academy Dr
Manning, SC 29102
(803) 435-2114
Manning, SC 29102
(803) 435-2114
20.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 990 students Sports: 15
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Quick Facts
Sumter Christian School ![Sumter Christian School Photo - Student body wearing their "class t-shirt"]( "Sumter Christian School Photo - Student body wearing their \"class t-shirt\"")
(Christian)
420 S Pike W
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-1902
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-1902
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 264 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
520 Wilson Hall Road
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 469-3475
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 469-3475
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 851 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
554 Pinewood Rd
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 775-4406
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 775-4406
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 367 students
675 S Lafayette Dr
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-1780
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-1780
3.9 miles
Gr: K-7 | 27 students
Thomas Sumter Academy
(Christian)
5265 Camden Hwy
Rembert, SC 29128
(803) 720-1583
Rembert, SC 29128
(803) 720-1583
7.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 400 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
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Bright Beginnings Creative Day Car
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
416 S WISE DRIVE
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-4300
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-4300
0.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 101 students Tuition listed
Sumter Christian School ![Sumter Christian School Photo - Student body wearing their "class t-shirt"]( "Sumter Christian School Photo - Student body wearing their \"class t-shirt\"")
(Christian)
420 S Pike W
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-1902
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-1902
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 264 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
520 Wilson Hall Road
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 469-3475
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 469-3475
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 851 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grace Baptist Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
219 W Calhoun St
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-1686
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-1686
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 146 students
Trinity Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
226 W Liberty Street
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0502
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0502
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 137 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
140 Webber School Road
Eastover, SC 29044
(803) 353-8771
Eastover, SC 29044
(803) 353-8771
8796.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 209 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1964 Ft. Jackson Road
Lugoff, SC 29078
(803) 438-4055
Lugoff, SC 29078
(803) 438-4055
8798.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 607 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
424 Wildwood Lane
Lugoff, SC 29078
(803) 438-8018
Lugoff, SC 29078
(803) 438-8018
8799.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 688 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 East Clark Street
Pinewood, SC 29125
(803) 452-5454
Pinewood, SC 29125
(803) 452-5454
8799.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
(Math: 67% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1284 Highway 1 South
Lugoff, SC 29078
(803) 438-3481
Lugoff, SC 29078
(803) 438-3481
8799.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,759 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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