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

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Westside Christian Academy

5.00 (1 review)

554 Pinewood Rd Sumter, SC 29154

Tel: (803) 775-4406

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked SC School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 367 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Westside Christian Academy in Sumter, SC, serves 367 students in grades PK through 8 within a small city community setting.
Founded in 2014, this co鈥揺d Christian school is affiliated with the Baptist tradition and holds memberships in multiple religious and independent school associations.
The school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 20:1 with 18 teaching staff supporting its regular elementary and secondary programs.
The student body includes approximately 9% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school's enrollment.
Westside Christian Academy ranks in the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for having one of the largest student bodies based on local comparisons.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked SC School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 367 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Westside Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Baptist

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Westside Christian Academy
Pre-K	81
Kind	42
1	47
2	30
3	44
4	34
5	24
6	36
7	17
8	12

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Year Founded

2014

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

367 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 19%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

18 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

20:1

National avg.:

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Association of Christian Schools (AACS)
Other religious school association(s)
State or regional independent school association

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Sports

School Mascot

Warrior

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What is Westside Christian Academy's ranking?

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

When is the application deadline for Westside Christian Academy?

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

School Reviews

5 4/8/2017

My children have been at Westside Christian Academy for 4 years and we love it! The education standards are very high and the class sizes are small. My kids have great relationships with their teachers; they work hard to ensure my kids reach their full potential.

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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).

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