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#121 of 192 private schools in SC
Edge Christian Academy
Elementary School · West Columbia, SC
A private elementary school in West Columbia, SC serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
3222 PLATT SPRINGS RD, West Columbia, SC 29170
- 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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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Where Edge Christian Academy 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 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,196/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Columbia), 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
$73,470
Median home value
$191,100
Median rent
$1,026/mo
College educated
30.2%
Homeownership
83.2%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29170; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springdale ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 445 | Compare → |
| South Carolina Virtual Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 2,350 | Compare → |
| Hope Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–12 | 2.3 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Grace Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 177 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Edge Christian Academy is listed in West Columbia, SC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Edge Christian Academy
Edge Christian Academy is a private elementary school in West Columbia, SC, serving approximately 58 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #121 of 192 private schools in SC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Edge Christian Academy
What grades does Edge Christian Academy serve?
Edge Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Edge Christian Academy?
Edge Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 58 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edge Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Edge Christian Academy is 8.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Edge Christian Academy rank in SC?
Edge Christian Academy ranks #121 of 192 private schools in SC.
What is Edge Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Edge Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Edge Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Edge Christian Academy 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 Edge Christian Academy a religious school?
Edge Christian Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 58
- Gender Split
- 43% M / 57% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lexington County
- Phone
- (803) 796-2860
- Area population (ZIP 29170)
- 21,460
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
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 29170; 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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