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#41 of 192 private schools in SC

Top 21% of private schools

Anderson Christian School

School · Anderson, SC

A private school in Anderson, SC serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

3902 LIBERTY HWY, Anderson, SC 29621

  • 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in SC.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+7.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.7:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+7.4 / 10
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School Day Length7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+6.8 / 10
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Diversity Index26%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.3 / 10
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Enrollment163
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in SC

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Anderson Christian School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 49Car-Dependent
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High6,315/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Anderson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$71,446

Median home value

$252,700

Median rent

$1,023/mo

College educated

38.9%

Homeownership

74.8%

Poverty rate

11.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29621; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White85.9%
Black6.1%
Asian5.5%
Hispanic2.5%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Montessori School of AndersonPrivate · tuition8.1PK–122.4 mi64Compare →
New Covenant SchoolPrivate · tuition4.4PK–123.4 mi191Compare →
Temple Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.7K–123.4 mi150Compare →
Oakwood Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.9K–123.5 mi187Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Anderson Christian School is listed in Anderson, SC; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Anderson Christian School

Anderson Christian School is a private school in Anderson, SC, serving approximately 163 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #41 of 192 private schools in SC.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Anderson Christian School

What grades does Anderson Christian School serve?

Anderson Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Anderson Christian School?

Anderson Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 163 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Anderson Christian School?

The student-teacher ratio at Anderson Christian School is 8.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Anderson Christian School rank in SC?

Anderson Christian School ranks #41 of 192 private schools in SC.

What is Anderson Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?

Anderson Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Anderson Christian School a private school?

Yes, Anderson Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Anderson Christian School a religious school?

Anderson Christian School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
163
Gender Split
58% M / 42% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
175 days
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Anderson County
Area population (ZIP 29621)
44,458
Area average commute
22.8 min
Area median age
39.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 29621; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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