Top 5 Best Richland County Private High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 12 private high schools serving 3,709 students in Richland County, SC.
The top ranked private high schools in Richland County, SC include Hammond School, Daniel's Christian School and Cardinal Newman School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the South Carolina private high school average acceptance rate of 88%.
75% of private high schools in Richland County, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Islamic).

Top Ranked Richland County Private High 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
Covenant Classical Christian School
Covenant Classical Christian School Photo
(Christian)
6515 North Trenholm Rd
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 709-5100
Grades: K-12
| students
Hope Christian Academy
Special Education School (Christian)
545 Alexander Cir
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 790-4028
Grades: 4-11
| 7 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
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
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 high schools in Richland County, SC?
The top ranked private high schools in Richland County, SC include Hammond School, Daniel's Christian School and Cardinal Newman School.
How many private high schools are located in Richland County, SC?
12 private high schools are located in Richland County, SC.
How diverse are private high schools in Richland County, SC?
Richland County, SC private high schools are approximately 19% minority students, which is higher than the South Carolina private school average of 13%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Richland County, SC?
75% of private high schools in Richland County, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Islamic).

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