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Pursuit Christian Academy (formerly Faith Christia

7005 Friendfield Rd
Effingham, SC 29541
Pursuit Christian Academy in Effingham, SC, serves 102 co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through 11th grade in a rural community setting.
The school operates with a student–teacher ratio of 10:1, supported by 10 teaching staff members.
Approximately 12.5% of the student body represents students of color.
Pursuit Christian Academy has a Baptist religious affiliation and offers regular elementary and secondary programs.
The school is located near several other private schools, including Florence Christian School and Maranatha Christian School, which provide PK–12 education within a 5–mile radius.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-11
  • Enrollment: 102 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-11

Student Body

Total Students
102 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Pursuit Christian Academy (formerly Faith Christia?
The application deadline for Pursuit Christian Academy (formerly Faith Christia is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-11
  • Enrollment: 102 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in South Carolina is $10,041 for elementary schools and $10,237 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in South Carolina is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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