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#107 of 192 private schools in SC

Foothills Christian School

School · Westminster, SC

A private school in Westminster, SC serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.

Private

126 ROBIN RD, Westminster, SC 29693

  • 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)
C+4.4 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,170
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B-4.8 / 10
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Diversity Index16%
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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Enrollment108
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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 Foothills 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,850/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Westminster), 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

$51,384

Median home value

$168,600

Median rent

$838/mo

College educated

17.2%

Homeownership

77.8%

Poverty rate

16%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29693; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White91.7%
Asian4.6%
Black3.7%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Foothills Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.61–120.0 mi102Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

About Foothills Christian School

Foothills Christian School is a private school in Westminster, SC, serving approximately 108 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #107 of 192 private schools in SC.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Foothills Christian School

What grades does Foothills Christian School serve?

Foothills Christian School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Foothills Christian School?

Foothills Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 108 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Foothills 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 Foothills Christian School rank in SC?

Foothills Christian School ranks #107 of 192 private schools in SC.

What is Foothills Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?

Foothills Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Foothills Christian School a private school?

Yes, Foothills Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Mennonite affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Foothills Christian School a religious school?

Foothills Christian School has a Mennonite religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
108
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Mennonite
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Oconee County
Area population (ZIP 29693)
13,826
Area average commute
26.5 min
Area median age
46
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 29693; 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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