Right Direction Christian Academy is a Christian鈥揳ffiliated, co鈥揺d early childhood program serving kindergarten students in Columbia, SC, located in a suburban community.
The school enrolls 13 students with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 13:1 supported by a single teacher.
The student body is 100 percent students of color, ranking the school among the top 20 percent of private schools in South Carolina for diversity.
Compared to local averages, the school offers a smaller enrollment size within Columbia's private early childhood education options.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 13 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Right Direction Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
13 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: transforming lives and impacting generations
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Right Direction Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Right Direction Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Right Direction Christian Academy is Montessori College of Early Learning (0.0 miles away)
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