Foundation Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades 1–11
Gaston, SC
1101 Old Sandy Run Rd, Gaston, SC 29053
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- A-Years serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 90% of Christian schools in South Carolina
- Serving families in Gaston since at least 2011
In Gaston, South Carolina, Foundation Christian School is a Christian private school for students from 1st grade through 11th grade. About 23 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 90% of Christian schools in South Carolina. Enrollment is up about 188% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6 hours, 175 days a year. South Carolina has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 1–11
- Students
- 23
- Teachers
- 4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 12 girls, 11 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Christian (nondenominational)
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 175 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 90% of Christian schools in South Carolina (6 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 94% of Christian schools in South Carolina.
- Compared with 106 Christian schools in South Carolina.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- Accelerated Christian Education
Help paying tuition in South Carolina
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Foundation Christian School whether it takes part.
- Parental refundable credit (exceptional needs children, ECENC) · Tax credit or deduction
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Foundation Christian School
What grades does Foundation Christian School serve?
Foundation Christian School serves grades 1–11.
How many students attend Foundation Christian School?
About 23 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Foundation Christian School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. South Carolina has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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