Very Good
#48 of 192 private schools in SC
Top 25% of private schools
Step of Faith Christian Academy
School · Ridgeland, SC
A private school in Ridgeland, SC serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
9009 TARBORO RD, Ridgeland, SC 29936
- 8.7:1 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.
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Where Step of Faith Christian Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,879/100K
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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
$46,073
Median home value
$202,300
Median rent
$1,186/mo
College educated
15.9%
Homeownership
68.6%
Poverty rate
22%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29936; 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)
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Step of Faith Christian Academy is listed in Ridgeland, SC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Step of Faith Christian Academy
Step of Faith Christian Academy is a private school in Ridgeland, SC, serving approximately 188 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #48 of 192 private schools in SC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Step of Faith Christian Academy
What grades does Step of Faith Christian Academy serve?
Step of Faith Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Step of Faith Christian Academy?
Step of Faith Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 188 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Step of Faith Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Step of Faith Christian Academy 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 Step of Faith Christian Academy rank in SC?
Step of Faith Christian Academy ranks #48 of 192 private schools in SC.
What is Step of Faith Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Step of Faith Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Step of Faith Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Step of Faith Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Baptist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Step of Faith Christian Academy a religious school?
Step of Faith Christian Academy has a Baptist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 188
- Gender Split
- 54% M / 46% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Baptist
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Jasper County
- Phone
- (843) 726-6100
- Area population (ZIP 29936)
- 14,493
- Area average commute
- 29.5 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
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 29936; 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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