Below Average
#179 of 192 private schools in SC
New Covenant School
School · Anderson, SC
A private school in Anderson, SC serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
303 SIMPSON RD, Anderson, SC 29621
- 12.3:1 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 New Covenant 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 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,315/100K
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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)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montessori School of AndersonPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 64 | Compare → |
| Anderson Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–12 | 3.4 mi | 163 | Compare → |
| Oakwood Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | K–12 | 3.9 mi | 187 | Compare → |
| West Market School of Early EducationEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK | 4.3 mi | 151 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
New Covenant School is listed in Anderson, SC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About New Covenant School
New Covenant School is a private school in Anderson, SC, serving approximately 191 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #179 of 192 private schools in SC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Covenant School
What grades does New Covenant School serve?
New Covenant School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend New Covenant School?
New Covenant School has an enrollment of approximately 191 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Covenant School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Covenant School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does New Covenant School rank in SC?
New Covenant School ranks #179 of 192 private schools in SC.
What is New Covenant School's MySchoolScout rating?
New Covenant School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is New Covenant School a private school?
Yes, New Covenant School is a private coeducational school with a Presbyterian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is New Covenant School a religious school?
New Covenant School has a Presbyterian religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 191
- Gender Split
- 40% M / 60% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Presbyterian
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 177 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Anderson County
- Phone
- (864) 224-5675
- 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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