Top 10 Best Richland County Private Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 27 private elementary schools serving 5,853 students in Richland County, SC.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Richland County, SC include Hammond School, St. John Newmann Catholic School and St. Joseph School.
The average tuition cost is $10,492, which is higher than the South Carolina private elementary school average tuition cost of $8,287.
74% of private elementary schools in Richland County, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Richland County Private Elementary Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Hammond School
Hammond School Photo
(5)
854 Galway Lane
Columbia, SC 29209
(803) 776-0295
Grades: PK-12
| 1,002 students
Ben Lippen School
Ben Lippen School Photo - Reception and High School Building
(Christian)
(11)
7401 Monticello Road
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 807-4000
Grades: NS-12
| 1,038 students
Cardinal Newman School
Cardinal Newman School Photo
(Catholic)
2945 Alpine Rd
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 782-2814
Grades: 7-12
| 563 students
Daniel's Christian School
(Christian)
(1)
3019 Farrow Road
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 873-7132
Grades: K-12
| 35 students
Heathwood Hall Episcopal School
(Episcopal)
3000 S Beltline Blvd
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 765-2309
Grades: PK-12
| 811 students
Montessori School Of Columbia
Montessori School Of Columbia Photo - Upper Elementary guest reading to Primary level students
Montessori School
411 South Maple Street
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 783-8838
Grades: NS-6
| 139 students
St. John Newmann Catholic School
St. John Newmann Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(5)
721 Polo Rd
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 788-1367
Grades: PK-6
| 289 students
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
3700 Devine Street
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 254-6736
Grades: PK-6
| 261 students
St. Peters Catholic School
St. Peters Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
1035 Hampton St
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 252-8285
Grades: PK-6
| 93 students
The Timmerman School
2219 Atascadero Dr
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 782-2748
Grades: PK-8
| 294 students
1955
Montessori School (Pentecostal)
1508 Marchant Ave And 2 Other Address
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 786-9483
Grades: PK-1
| 189 students
Bethel Learning Center
(African Methodist Episcopal)
819 Woodrow St
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 779-1816
Grades: PK-1
| 119 students
Center For Learning Inc
(1)
2729 Covenant Rd
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 254-0068
Grades: PK-5
| 183 students
Clara Mohammed School
(Islamic)
5119 Monticello Road
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 252-9477
Grades: PK-8
| 21 students
Covenant Classical Christian School
Covenant Classical Christian School Photo
(Christian)
6515 North Trenholm Rd
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 709-5100
Grades: K-12
| students
Cutler Jewish Day School
(Jewish)
(1)
5827 Trenholm Rd
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 782-1831
Grades: PK-5
| 190 students
Harmony School
Harmony School Photo
(1)
3737 Covenant Rd
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 787-1899
Grades: PK-5
| 63 students
Hope Christian Academy
Special Education School (Christian)
545 Alexander Cir
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 790-4028
Grades: 4-11
| 7 students
Jubilee Academy
Montessori School (Christian)
3390 Pine Belt Rd
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 787-3009
Grades: PK-3
| 20 students
Mission Hope Foundation
(Islamic)
2304 Kneece Rd
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 462-9904
Grades: PK-10
| 91 students
Montessori College of Early Learning
Montessori School
1313 Means Ave,
Columbia, SC 29202
(803) 772-3317
Grades: PK-12
| 12 students
St. Martin De Porres School
(Catholic)
2225 Hampton St
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 254-5477
Grades: PK-6
| 51 students
Sandhills School
Sandhills School Photo
Special Education School
(1)
1500 Hallbrook Dr
Columbia, SC 29209
(803) 695-1400
Grades: 1-12
| 109 students
Sonlight Heritage Academy
(Christian)
724 Crosshill Rd
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 574-1239
Grades: 5-12
| 8 students
V. V. Reid Academy
(African Methodist Episcopal)
6005 David St
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 735-9570
Grades: PK-4
| 92 students
V.v.reid School
(African Methodist Episcopal)
6100 David Street
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 754-3313
Grades: PK-4
| 140 students
Victory Bible Christian School
(Baptist)
10245 Broad River Rd
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 781-6970
Grades: PK-12
| 33 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Richland County, South Carolina

Richland County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Luth Church-holy Spirit School (Closed 2000)
Special Program Emphasis (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2015 Lorick Avenue
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 786-1577
Grades: PK-1
| 30 students
1510 S Beltline Blvd
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 787-6517
Grades: K-12
| 39 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Richland County, SC?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Richland County, SC include Hammond School, St. John Newmann Catholic School and St. Joseph School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Richland County, SC?
27 private elementary schools are located in Richland County, SC.
How much do private elementary schools cost in Richland County, SC?
The average tuition cost is $10,492, which is higher than the South Carolina private school average tuition cost of $8,287.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Richland County, SC?
Richland County, SC private elementary schools are approximately 32% minority students, which is higher than the South Carolina private school average of 17%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Richland County, SC?
74% of private elementary schools in Richland County, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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