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#159 of 192 private schools in SC
Northside Christian Academy
School · Lexington, SC
A private school in Lexington, SC serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
4347 SUNSET BLVD, Lexington, SC 29072
- 15.7:1 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 Northside Christian Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,688/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lexington), 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
$103,415
Median home value
$304,200
Median rent
$1,317/mo
College educated
47.9%
Homeownership
82.6%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29072; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sc Connections AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.9 | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 5,955 | Compare → |
| Ben Lippen SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–12 | 2.9 mi | 964 | Compare → |
| Glenforest SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | K–12 | 2.9 mi | 52 | Compare → |
| Grace Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–12 | 4.9 mi | 177 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Northside Christian Academy is listed in Lexington, SC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Northside Christian Academy
Northside Christian Academy is a private school in Lexington, SC, serving approximately 625 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #159 of 192 private schools in SC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northside Christian Academy
What grades does Northside Christian Academy serve?
Northside Christian Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Northside Christian Academy?
Northside Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 625 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northside Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Northside Christian Academy is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Northside Christian Academy rank in SC?
Northside Christian Academy ranks #159 of 192 private schools in SC.
What is Northside Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Northside Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Northside Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Northside 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 Northside Christian Academy a religious school?
Northside Christian Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 625
- Gender Split
- 48% M / 52% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lexington County
- Phone
- (803) 520-5656
- Area population (ZIP 29072)
- 68,389
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 29072; 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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