For the 2024-25 school year, there are 332 private daycares & preschools serving 58,466 students in South Carolina.
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in South Carolina include Hammond School, Ashley Hall, and Charleston Collegiate School.
The average tuition cost is $6,947, which is lower than the South Carolina average tuition cost of $8,230.
73% of private daycares & preschools in South Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.
Top Ranked South Carolina Private Daycares & Preschools (2024-25)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1850 Kershaw Camden Hwy
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 285-5565
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 285-5565
Grades: PK-12
| 318 students
3301 33rd Avenue North
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(854) 529-0401
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(854) 529-0401
Grades: NS-9
| n/a students
10595 N. Kings Hwy.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(843) 272-8163
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(843) 272-8163
Grades: PK-12
| 143 students
8740 Asheville Hwy
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 578-4238
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 578-4238
Grades: PK-12
| 703 students
All Saints' Episcopal Day School![All Saints' Episcopal Day School Photo]( "All Saints' Episcopal Day School Photo")
(Episcopal)
1425 Cherokee Rd
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 662-8134
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 662-8134
Grades: PK-6
| 252 students
Andrew Jackson Academy
(Baptist)
7054 Broxton Bridge Rd
Ehrhardt, SC 29081
(803) 245-4810
Ehrhardt, SC 29081
(803) 245-4810
Grades: PK-12
| 258 students
172 Rutledge Avenue
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 722-4088
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 722-4088
Grades: PK-12
| 728 students
7401 Monticello Road
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 807-4000
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 807-4000
Grades: NS-12
| 1,038 students
7 Saint Teresa Dr
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 766-2128
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 766-2128
Grades: PK-8
| 285 students
Bob Jones Academy![Bob Jones Academy Photo - Bob Jones Academy's fine arts program includes art, speech and music. The music program includes two bands, an orchestra and two choirs as well as music lessons offered through Bob Jones University.]( "Bob Jones Academy Photo - Bob Jones Academy's fine arts program includes art, speech and music. The music program includes two bands, an orchestra and two choirs as well as music lessons offered through Bob Jones University.")
(Baptist)
1700 Wade Hampton Blvd
Greenville, SC 29614
(864) 770-1395
Greenville, SC 29614
(864) 770-1395
Grades: PK-12
| 1,373 students
Calvary Christian School![Calvary Christian School Photo]( "Calvary Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
4511 Dick Pond Rd
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 650-2829
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 650-2829
Grades: PK-12
| 382 students
The Carolina Academy
(Baptist)
351 N Country Club Rd
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-5485
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-5485
Grades: PK-12
| 382 students
3790 Ashley Phosphate Road
North Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 760-1192
North Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 760-1192
Grades: PK-12
| 385 students
2024 Academy Rd
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-5506
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-5506
Grades: PK-12
| 342 students
Christ Our King-stella Mans School
(Catholic)
1183 Russell Drive
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-4721
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-4721
Grades: PK-8
| 612 students
Clarendon Hall School![Clarendon Hall School Photo]( "Clarendon Hall School Photo")
(Christian)
1140 S Duke St
Summerton, SC 29148
(803) 485-3550
Summerton, SC 29148
(803) 485-3550
Grades: PK-12
| 297 students
681 McCants Drive
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-3663
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-3663
Grades: PK-8
| 180 students
165 Academy Road
Walterboro, SC 29488
(843) 538-8959
Walterboro, SC 29488
(843) 538-8959
Grades: PK-12
| 535 students
1200 Medlen Parkway
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 365-2005
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 365-2005
Grades: PK-12
| 320 students
Cross Schools![Cross Schools Photo - Cross Schools students learn about their local ecosystem in a bilingual class held through our Environmental Learning Center.]( "Cross Schools Photo - Cross Schools students learn about their local ecosystem in a bilingual class held through our Environmental Learning Center.")
(Episcopal)
495 Buckwalter Parkway
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843) 706-2000
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843) 706-2000
Grades: NS-10
| 653 students
Dorchester Academy
(Christian)
234 Academy Rd
Saint George, SC 29477
(843) 563-9511
Saint George, SC 29477
(843) 563-9511
Grades: PK-12
| 374 students
1001 N Marquis Hwy
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 332-0164
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 332-0164
Grades: PK-12
| 288 students
Faith Christian School & Daycare
(Assembly of God)
337 Farmington Rd
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-8464
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-8464
Grades: PK-12
| 311 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
| 315 students
48 Meeting St
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 722-6646
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 722-6646
Grades: PK-12
| 497 students
829 Garlington Road
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 678-5107
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 678-5107
Grades: PK-12
| 579 students
First Presbyterian Academy Downtown![First Presbyterian Academy Downtown Photo - Our teachers are dedicated to a loving, Christ-centered environment.]( "First Presbyterian Academy Downtown Photo - Our teachers are dedicated to a loving, Christ-centered environment.")
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
200 W Washington St
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 565-0991
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 565-0991
Grades: PK-1
| 166 students
101 Frank Monroe Drive
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 662-0454
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 662-0454
Grades: PK-12
| 639 students
The Goddard School![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
868 Gold Hill Road
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 802-2112
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 802-2112
Grades: NS-K
| 194 students
The Goddard School![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
8 Five Forks Plaza Court
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 254-0708
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 254-0708
Grades: NS-1
| 258 students
416 Dehnam Ave
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 739-1211
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 739-1211
Grades: PK-12
| 268 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private daycares & preschools in South Carolina?
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in South Carolina include Hammond School, Ashley Hall, and Charleston Collegiate School.
How many private daycares & preschools are located in South Carolina?
332 private daycares & preschools are located in South Carolina.
How much do private daycares & preschools cost in South Carolina?
The average tuition cost is $6,947, which is lower than the South Carolina private school average tuition cost of $8,230.
How diverse are private daycares & preschools in South Carolina?
South Carolina private daycares & preschools are approximately 18% minority students, which is same as the South Carolina private school average of 18%.
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