Founded in 1974, SCS serves pre-school through 12th grade.
SCS is accredited by SCACS and participates in its fine arts and athletic competitions.
The school is a ministry of Sumter Bible Church.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked SC School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 262 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,027
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average class size: 19 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Sumter Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild LD
Year Founded
1974
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Wed. May 26, 2027
Campus Size
13 acres
Student Body
Total Students
262 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
30%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
19 students
Average SAT score
1050
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
business casual shirts; navy, black, brown, gray, khaki pants or shorts
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
This is for 1st-5th grade 6th-12th grade is 5,049. Pres-school is 3,465 and kindergarten is $4,169. These are for 2026-27. Discounts are given for multi-child families and first year active military families.
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Ron Davis
Admissions Associate
Lucy Davis
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
BandFine Arts
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Pickleball
School Notes
- School Motto: Teaching the Mind, Reaching the Heart
- School Mascot: Bears
- Target Learning Center is a division of Sumter Christian School that helps students with special learning needs. Call the school at 803-773-1902 for details.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Sumter Christian School cost?
Sumter Christian School's tuition is approximately $5,027 for private students.
What schools are Sumter Christian School often compared to?
Sumter Christian School is often viewed alongside schools like Thomas Sumter Academy, Wilson Hall by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Sumter Christian School?
The acceptance rate of Sumter Christian School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 89%.
What sports does Sumter Christian School offer?
Sumter Christian School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Soccer, Softball and Volleyball.
What is Sumter Christian School's ranking?
Sumter Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Sumter Christian School?
The application deadline for Sumter Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school and elementary school to Sumter Christian School is Wilson Hall (2.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Bright Beginnings Creative Day Car (1.3 miles away)
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520 Wilson Hall Road
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 469-3475
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 469-3475
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 851 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Thomas Sumter Academy
(Christian)
5265 Camden Hwy
Rembert, SC 29128
(803) 720-1583
Rembert, SC 29128
(803) 720-1583
8.4 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
20.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 990 students Sports: 15
554 Pinewood Rd
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 775-4406
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 775-4406
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 367 students
608 Black River Rd
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 677-0551
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 677-0551
21.6 miles
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Miles
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520 Wilson Hall Road
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 469-3475
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 469-3475
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 851 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Thomas Sumter Academy
(Christian)
5265 Camden Hwy
Rembert, SC 29128
(803) 720-1583
Rembert, SC 29128
(803) 720-1583
8.4 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
20.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 990 students Sports: 15
608 Black River Rd
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 677-0551
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 677-0551
21.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 15 students
Clarendon Hall School ![Clarendon Hall School Photo]( "Clarendon Hall School Photo")
(Christian)
1140 S Duke St
Summerton, SC 29148
(803) 485-3550
Summerton, SC 29148
(803) 485-3550
24.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 297 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
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520 Wilson Hall Road
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 469-3475
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 469-3475
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 851 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Thomas Sumter Academy
(Christian)
5265 Camden Hwy
Rembert, SC 29128
(803) 720-1583
Rembert, SC 29128
(803) 720-1583
8.4 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
20.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 990 students Sports: 15
554 Pinewood Rd
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 775-4406
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 775-4406
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 367 students
608 Black River Rd
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 677-0551
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 677-0551
21.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 15 students
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Miles
Quick Facts
520 Wilson Hall Road
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 469-3475
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 469-3475
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 851 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Thomas Sumter Academy
(Christian)
5265 Camden Hwy
Rembert, SC 29128
(803) 720-1583
Rembert, SC 29128
(803) 720-1583
8.4 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
20.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 990 students Sports: 15
554 Pinewood Rd
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 775-4406
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 775-4406
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 367 students
Clarendon Hall School ![Clarendon Hall School Photo]( "Clarendon Hall School Photo")
(Christian)
1140 S Duke St
Summerton, SC 29148
(803) 485-3550
Summerton, SC 29148
(803) 485-3550
24.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 297 students Sports: 7 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
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 101 students Tuition listed
Grace Baptist Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
219 W Calhoun St
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-1686
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-1686
1.7 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 miles
Gr: PK-K | 137 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
520 Wilson Hall Road
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 469-3475
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 469-3475
2.6 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
2.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
520 Wilson Hall Road
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 469-3475
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 469-3475
2.6 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
2.9 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
8.4 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
20.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 990 students Sports: 15
630 Cousar St
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 484-5532
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 484-5532
20.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 358 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
520 Wilson Hall Road
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 469-3475
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 469-3475
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 851 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
675 S Lafayette Dr
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-1780
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-1780
3.3 miles
Gr: K-7 | 27 students
554 Pinewood Rd
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 775-4406
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 775-4406
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 367 students
Thomas Sumter Academy
(Christian)
5265 Camden Hwy
Rembert, SC 29128
(803) 720-1583
Rembert, SC 29128
(803) 720-1583
8.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 400 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Wedgefield University For Kids
(Baptist)
6220 Wedgefield Rd
Wedgefield, SC 29168
(803) 494-3887
Wedgefield, SC 29168
(803) 494-3887
9.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Bright Beginnings Creative Day Car
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
416 S WISE DRIVE
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-4300
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-4300
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 101 students Tuition listed
Grace Baptist Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
219 W Calhoun St
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-1686
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-1686
1.7 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 miles
Gr: PK-K | 137 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
520 Wilson Hall Road
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 469-3475
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 469-3475
2.6 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
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 367 students
School
(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
8796.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 209 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
(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
8799.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,759 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1244 Highway 1 South
Lugoff, SC 29078
(803) 438-3591
Lugoff, SC 29078
(803) 438-3591
8799.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 649 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
(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: 53% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
994 Ridgeway Road
Lugoff, SC 29078
(803) 438-8000
Lugoff, SC 29078
(803) 438-8000
8800.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 543 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
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