Very Good
#36 of 192 private schools in SC
Top 18% of private schools
Glenforest School
School · West Columbia, SC
A private school in West Columbia, SC serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
1041 HARBOR DR, West Columbia, SC 29169
- 4.8:1 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 Glenforest 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat 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
$53,673
Median home value
$189,900
Median rent
$1,081/mo
College educated
39%
Homeownership
55.4%
Poverty rate
14.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29169; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 177 | Compare → |
| Hope Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–12 | 2.1 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| South Carolina Virtual Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 2,350 | Compare → |
| Sc Connections AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.9 | K–12 | 2.7 mi | 5,955 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Glenforest School is listed in West Columbia, SC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Glenforest School
Glenforest School is a private school in West Columbia, SC, serving approximately 52 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 4.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #36 of 192 private schools in SC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Glenforest School
What grades does Glenforest School serve?
Glenforest School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Glenforest School?
Glenforest School has an enrollment of approximately 52 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glenforest School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glenforest School is 4.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Glenforest School rank in SC?
Glenforest School ranks #36 of 192 private schools in SC.
What is Glenforest School's MySchoolScout rating?
Glenforest School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Glenforest School a private school?
Yes, Glenforest School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Glenforest School a religious school?
No, Glenforest School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 52
- Gender Split
- 65% M / 35% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lexington County
- Phone
- (803) 796-7622
- Area population (ZIP 29169)
- 21,342
- Area average commute
- 19.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
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 29169; 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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