For the 2024 school year, there are 15 private schools serving 2,513 students in Aiken County, SC (there are 42 public schools, serving 23,835 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Aiken County, SC are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
The top ranked private schools in Aiken County, SC include St. John's Methodist Kindergarten, St. Mary Help Of Christians School and Mead Hall Episcopal School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the South Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
100% of private schools in Aiken County, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Presbyterian).
Top Ranked Aiken County Private Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
First Baptist Church Weekday Education
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
625 Georgia Avenue
North Augusta, SC 29841
(803) 279-6370
North Augusta, SC 29841
(803) 279-6370
Grades: PK-K
| 271 students
129 Pendleton Street, SW
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 644-1122
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 644-1122
Grades: PK-12
| 328 students
St. John's Methodist Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
104 Newberry St Nw
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 648-4745
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 648-4745
Grades: PK-K
| 260 students
118 York St SE
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 649-2071
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 649-2071
Grades: K-8
| 202 students
980 Dougherty Rd
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 648-7871
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 648-7871
Grades: PK-12
| 283 students
Aikens Fbc Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
120 Chesterfield St N
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 991-2156
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 991-2156
Grades: PK-K
| 152 students
Fairview Early Childhood Center
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
308 W Martintown Rd
North Augusta, SC 29841
(803) 278-7208
North Augusta, SC 29841
(803) 278-7208
Grades: PK-K
| 76 students
First Presbyterian Church Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
224 Barnwell Ave Nw
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 648-2662
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 648-2662
Grades: PK-K
| 95 students
Grace Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
639 Georgia Ave
North Augusta, SC 29841
(803) 279-7528
North Augusta, SC 29841
(803) 279-7528
Grades: PK-K
| 155 students
3526 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Graniteville, SC 29829
(803) 594-9945
Graniteville, SC 29829
(803) 594-9945
Grades: PK-12
| 245 students
New Holland Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
2539 Old 96 Indian Trl
Batesburg, SC 29006
(803) 564-5733
Batesburg, SC 29006
(803) 564-5733
Grades: 1-12
| 37 students
Our Lady Of Peace Catholic School
(Catholic)
856 Old Edgefield Rd
North Augusta, SC 29841
(803) 279-8396
North Augusta, SC 29841
(803) 279-8396
Grades: PK-8
| 101 students
353 Laurens Street NW
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 502-0710
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 502-0710
Grades: NS-2
| 59 students
South Aiken Presbyterian Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
1711 Whiskey Rd
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 648-9895
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 648-9895
Grades: PK-K
| 143 students
Victory Christian School
(Baptist)
620 W Martintown Rd
North Augusta, SC 29841
(803) 278-0125
North Augusta, SC 29841
(803) 278-0125
Grades: PK-12
| 106 students
Aiken County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Walden Hall/solomon's Christia (Closed 2000)
Montessori School (Christian)
1896 Knobcone Ave
North Augusta, SC 29841
(803) 279-0471
North Augusta, SC 29841
(803) 279-0471
Grades: PK-K
| 76 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Aiken County, SC?
The top ranked private schools in Aiken County, SC include St. John's Methodist Kindergarten, St. Mary Help Of Christians School and Mead Hall Episcopal School.
How many private schools are located in Aiken County, SC?
15 private schools are located in Aiken County, SC.
How diverse are private schools in Aiken County, SC?
Aiken County, SC private schools are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the South Carolina private school average of 18%.
What percentage of students in Aiken County, SC go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Aiken County, SC are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Aiken County, SC?
100% of private schools in Aiken County, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Presbyterian).
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