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Northside Christian Academy

Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12

Lexington, SC

4347 Sunset Blvd, Lexington, SC 29072

Overall grade: B-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B+Class size
  • B+College-going
  • BYears serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • The largest Christian school in Lexington
  • Growing: enrollment up 61% since 2017–18
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

Northside Christian Academy is a Baptist private school in Lexington, South Carolina, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 705 students and around 11 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 61% since 2017–18. The school reports that about 69% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 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 Pre-K–12
Students
705
Teachers
62.4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
11.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 379 girls, 326 boys
Religious affiliation
Baptist
School day
About 7 hours
School year
175 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 69% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 92% of Christian schools in South Carolina.
    • Compared with 106 Christian schools in South Carolina.

    Students by survey year

    438’17–18625’21–22705’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K234
    K63
    166
    256
    359
    456
    557
    660
    742
    869
    953
    1041
    1153
    1230

    Student body

    White85%
    Black6%
    Asian4%
    Hispanic or Latino3%
    American Indian or Alaska Native0%
    Two or more races0%

    Member of

    • Association of Christian Schools International

    Help paying tuition in South Carolina

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Northside Christian Academy whether it takes part.

    More about South Carolina's programs →

    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?

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    Questions about Northside Christian Academy

    What grades does Northside Christian Academy serve?

    Northside Christian Academy serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend Northside Christian Academy?

    About 705 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Northside Christian Academy?

    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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