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Temple Christian Academy

Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–5

Darlington, SC

1660 N Governor Williams Hwy, Darlington, SC 29540

Overall grade: A

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

  • AClass size
  • B+Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 68% of Christian schools in South Carolina

In Darlington, South Carolina, Temple Christian Academy is a Baptist private school for students from pre-K through 5th grade. About 54 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 68% of Christian elementary schools in South Carolina. Its enrollment has held steady since 2013–14. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 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–5
Students
54
Teachers
7.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6.9
Boys and girls
Coed · 20 girls, 34 boys
Religious affiliation
Baptist
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 68% of Christian elementary schools in South Carolina (7 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 54% of Christian elementary schools in South Carolina.
    • Compared with 28 Christian elementary schools in South Carolina.

    Students by survey year

    52’13–1461’15–1665’17–1869’19–2076’21–2254’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K74
    K16
    19
    28
    310
    47
    54

    Student body

    White57%
    Black37%
    Two or more races6%

    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 Temple 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 Temple Christian Academy

    What grades does Temple Christian Academy serve?

    Temple Christian Academy serves grades Pre-K–5.

    How many students attend Temple Christian Academy?

    About 54 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Temple 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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