Step of Faith Christian Academy
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
Ridgeland, SC
9009 Tarboro Rd, Ridgeland, SC 29936
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- BCollege-going
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 73% of Christian schools in South Carolina
- Serving families in Ridgeland since at least 2011
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
Step of Faith Christian Academy is a Baptist private school in Ridgeland, South Carolina, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 188 students and around 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 73% of Christian schools in South Carolina. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school reports that about 60% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 173 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
- 188
- Teachers
- 22.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 81 girls, 107 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Baptist
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 173 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 60% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 73% of Christian schools in South Carolina (8 students per teacher).
- Larger than 52% 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
- American Association of Christian Schools
Help paying tuition in South Carolina
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Step of Faith Christian Academy 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 Step of Faith Christian Academy
What grades does Step of Faith Christian Academy serve?
Step of Faith Christian Academy serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend Step of Faith Christian Academy?
About 188 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Step of Faith 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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