Below Average
#187 of 192 private schools in SC
Westside Christian Academy
Elementary School · Sumter, SC
A private elementary school in Sumter, SC serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
554 PINEWOOD RD, Sumter, SC 29154
- 16.1:1 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 Westside Christian Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,813/100K
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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
$62,105
Median home value
$182,600
Median rent
$1,107/mo
College educated
25.4%
Homeownership
73%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29154; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsbury ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 584 | Compare → |
| Millwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 666 | Compare → |
| Liberty Steam Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–3 | 2.1 mi | 584 | Compare → |
| Alice Drive ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 2.4 mi | 551 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Westside Christian Academy is listed in Sumter, SC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Westside Christian Academy
Westside Christian Academy is a private elementary school in Sumter, SC, serving approximately 290 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #187 of 192 private schools in SC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Westside Christian Academy
What grades does Westside Christian Academy serve?
Westside Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Westside Christian Academy?
Westside Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 290 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westside Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Westside Christian Academy is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Westside Christian Academy rank in SC?
Westside Christian Academy ranks #187 of 192 private schools in SC.
What is Westside Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Westside Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Westside Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Westside 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 Westside Christian Academy a religious school?
Westside Christian Academy has a Baptist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 290
- Gender Split
- 67% M / 33% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Baptist
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 170 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Sumter County
- Phone
- (803) 775-4406
- Area population (ZIP 29154)
- 29,659
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
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 29154; 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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