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Most Selective Private Schools in South Carolina

The average private school acceptance rate in South Carolina is 87% per year (2025).
The most selective school in South Carolina is The Barclay School, with an acceptance rate of 25%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 25% 88% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 71%

Most Selective Private Schools in South Carolina (2025)

School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
The Barclay School
Special Education School
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: Inquire with school
4704 Colonial Dr
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 629-6318
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Colonial Christian Academy
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 2-12
1110 Meeting St
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 796-7025
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Macfeat Early Childhood Lab School
Daycare / Preschool
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-K
41 Withers/wts Bldg Winthrop Univ
Rock Hill, SC 29733
(803) 323-2219
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
St. Peters Academy
(African Methodist Episcopal)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-1
4650 Sanders Ave
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 744-9121
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Temple Christian Academy
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-6
1660 N Governor Williams Hwy
Darlington, SC 29540
(843) 393-6000
Rank: #66.
University School of The Lowcountry
University School of The Lowcountry Photo - Visiting Shem Creek is a favorite activity for USL students.
Special Program Emphasis
(9)
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: 3-12
690 Coleman Blvd.
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-0902
Rank: #77.
Hilton Head Christian Academy
Hilton Head Christian Academy Photo
Alternative School (Christian)
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 61%
Grades: K-12
3088 Bluffton Parkway
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843) 681-2878
Rank: #88.
Heathwood Hall Episcopal School
(Episcopal)
Acceptance Rate: 62%
Grades: NS-12
3000 S Beltline Blvd
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 765-2309
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
2024 Academy Rd
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-5506
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: K-12
4221 Sheminally Rd
Pamplico, SC 29583
(843) 493-2189
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Oakbrook Preparatory School
Oakbrook Preparatory School Photo - Our boys golf team shown at the 2013 State Championship tournament has won 4 State titles in a row. Starting with the 2013-14 academic year, we now have girls varsity golf along with a middle school team.
(Christian)
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
190 Lincoln School Road
Spartanburg, SC 29301
(864) 587-2060
Rank: #1212.
First Presbyterian Academy Downtown
First Presbyterian Academy Downtown Photo - Our teachers are dedicated to a loving, Christ-centered environment.
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
Acceptance Rate: 72%
Grades: PK-1
200 W Washington St
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 565-0991
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Heritage Academy
Heritage Academy Photo - Welcome to Hilton Head Island!
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: 6-12
11 New Orleans Rd
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 842-8600
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Montessori School Of Columbia
Montessori School Of Columbia Photo - Upper Elementary guest reading to Primary level students
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: NS-6
411 South Maple Street
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 783-8838
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
St. Joseph's Catholic School
St. Joseph's Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: 6-12
100 Saint Joseph's Drive
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 234-9009
Rank: #16 - 2116. - 21.
Camden Military Academy
Camden Military Academy Photo - Emphasis on Faith!
All-boys
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 7-12
520 Highway 1 N
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 432-6001
Rank: #16 - 2116. - 21.
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: NS-1
8 Five Forks Plaza Court
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 254-0708
Rank: #16 - 2116. - 21.
Northside Christian School
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: NS-12
7800 Northside Dr
North Charleston, SC 29420
(843) 797-2690
Rank: #16 - 2116. - 21.
St. Andrew Catholic School
St. Andrew Catholic School Photo - The Legacy Continues ... Children of St. Andrew Alumni
(Catholic)
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: K-8
3601 N Kings Hwy
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 448-6062
Rank: #16 - 2116. - 21.
Spartanburg Day School
Spartanburg Day School Photo
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
1701 Skylyn Drive
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 582-7539
Rank: #16 - 2116. - 21.
Tabernacle Christian School
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
3931 White Horse Road
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 269-2760
Rank: #2222.
Thomas Heyward Academy
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 81%
Grades: PK-12
1727 Malphrus Rd
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 726-3673
Rank: #2323.
Hawthorne Christian Academy
Hawthorne Christian Academy Photo - Mrs. Youmans STEAM class
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 82%
Grades: PK-12
790 Hawthorne Rd
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 377-8235
Rank: #24 - 3424. - 34.
Bishop England High School
Bishop England High School Photo - Mass at St. Clare of Assisi Church next to our school
(Catholic)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: 9-12
363 Seven Farms Dr
Charleston, SC 29492
(843) 849-9599
Rank: #24 - 3424. - 34.
Calvary's Kids Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-K
10 S Academy St
Williamston, SC 29697
(864) 847-5775
Rank: #24 - 3424. - 34.
Christ Our King-stella Mans School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-8
1183 Russell Drive
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-4721
Rank: #24 - 3424. - 34.
Eastside Christian School
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-12
1908 Highway 72 221 E
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 229-1414
Rank: #24 - 3424. - 34.
Grace Christian School
Grace Christian School Photo
(Baptist)
(6)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-12
416 Dehnam Ave
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 739-1211
Rank: #24 - 3424. - 34.
Lowcountry Preparatory School
Lowcountry Preparatory School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: K-12
300 Blue Stem Dr
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-4147
Rank: #24 - 3424. - 34.
Mountain View Christian Academy
Mountain View Christian Academy Photo - 2016 SCACS Fine Arts Festival
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: K-12
650 Battleground Rd
Cowpens, SC 29330
(864) 463-8888
Rank: #24 - 3424. - 34.
Pinewood Preparatory School
Pinewood Preparatory School Photo
(7)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-12
1114 Orangeburg Road
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-1643
Rank: #24 - 3424. - 34.
St. Anthony Catholic School
St. Anthony Catholic School Photo - 5th graders investigate the properties of salt water.
(Catholic)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-8
2536 Hoffmeyer Rd
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 662-1910
Rank: #24 - 3424. - 34.
St. Timothy's Children's Center
Daycare / Preschool
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-K
200 South Goose Creek Blvd.
Goose Creek, SC 29445
(843) 553-7175
Rank: #24 - 3424. - 34.
Sea Pines Montessori Academy
Sea Pines Montessori Academy Photo
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-6
9 Foxgrape Road
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 785-2534
Rank: #3535.
Mitchell Road Christian Academy
Mitchell Road Christian Academy Photo
(Presbyterian)
Acceptance Rate: 88%
Grades: PK-8
207 Mitchell Road
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 268-2210
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the South Carolina average private schools acceptance rate?
The South Carolina average private schools acceptance rate is 87% for 2025.
What are the most selective private schools in South Carolina?
The top ranked private schools in South Carolina include The Barclay School, Colonial Christian Academy and Macfeat Early Childhood Lab School.
What is the most selective high school and elementary school in South Carolina?
The most selective private high school in South Carolina is Colonial Christian Academy, with an acceptance rate of 25%. The most selective private elementary school is Colonial Christian Academy, with an acceptance rate of 25%.

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