Top 3 Best Dorchester County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 10 private schools serving 2,113 students in Dorchester County, SC (there are 36 public schools, serving 29,377 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Dorchester County, SC are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
The best top ranked private schools in Dorchester County, SC include Dorchester Academy, Pinewood Preparatory School and Faith Christian School & Daycare.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is lower than the South Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
60% of private schools in Dorchester County, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).

Top Ranked Dorchester County Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Dorchester Academy
(Methodist)
234 Academy Rd
Saint George, SC 29477
(843) 563-9511
Grades: PK-12
| 308 students
Faith Christian School & Daycare
(Church of God)
337 Farmington Rd
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-8464
Grades: PK-12
| 309 students
Pinewood Preparatory School
Pinewood Preparatory School Photo
(7)
1114 Orangeburg Road
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-1643
Grades: PK-12
| 705 students
Charis Academy
Special Education School
255 Stallsville Loop
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 934-7520
Grades: 4-8
| 5 students
New Alpha Christian School
(Christian)
100 Waring St
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 225-0203
Grades: PK-7
| 47 students
North Charleston KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
8730 Dorchester Rd
North Charleston, SC 29420
(843) 552-0123
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Oakbrook Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
901 Travelers Blvd
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 871-3053
Grades: NS-PK
| 151 students
Ridge Christian Academy
(Baptist)
(1)
2168 Ridge Church Rd
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-9856
Grades: PK-12
| 216 students
St. Lukes Children's Center
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
206 Central Avenue
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 871-6666
Grades: PK-K
| 124 students
Summerville Catholic School
Summerville Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
226 Black Oak Blvd
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 873-9310
Grades: PK-8
| 248 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Dorchester County, South Carolina

Dorchester County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
505 Gahagan Rd
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 875-7667
Grades: PK-8
| 175 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Dorchester County, SC?
The top ranked private schools in Dorchester County, SC include Dorchester Academy, Pinewood Preparatory School and Faith Christian School & Daycare.
How many private schools are located in Dorchester County, SC?
10 private schools are located in Dorchester County, SC.
How diverse are private schools in Dorchester County, SC?
Dorchester County, SC private schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the South Carolina private school average of 18%.
What percentage of students in Dorchester County, SC go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Dorchester County, SC are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Dorchester County, SC?
60% of private schools in Dorchester County, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).

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