Public Schools
Lexington County Schools are divided into five districts. Cayce-West Columbia is home to District Two; it ranks among the top 10 South County public school districts earning the highest average scores on the SAT college-entrance exam, according to recently released data by the state’s Department of Education. Lexington Two’s Class of 2019 test-takers outperformed state and national averages. 

It is comprised of elementary, middle and high schools, adult education, alternative education and an innovation center.

Private Schools

• Heritage Christian Academy – K-11
• Columbia Adventist Academy – 1-8
• Lake Murray Montessori School K-4

Colleges & Universities

• Midlands Technical College – West Columbia
• Allen University – Private
• Benedict College – Private
• Columbia College – Private
• Columbia International University – Private
• Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary – Private
• South University – Out-of-state
• University of South Carolina Columbia – Research University, Public
• W.L. Bonner College – Private
• University of Phoenix – Out-of-state