The average private elementary school acceptance rate in South Carolina is 88% per year (2025-26).
The most selective school in South Carolina is Colonial Christian Academy and St. Peters Academy, each with an acceptance rate of 25%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 25%
90%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 77%
Most Selective Private Elementary Schools in South Carolina (2025-26)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Colonial Christian Academy
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 2-12
1110 Meeting St
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 796-7025
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 796-7025
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
St. Peters Academy
(African Methodist Episcopal)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-1
4650 Sanders Ave
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 744-9121
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 744-9121
Rank: #33.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: 3-12
690 Coleman Blvd.
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-0902
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-0902
Rank: #44.
Acceptance Rate: 61%
Grades: K-12
3088 Bluffton Parkway
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843) 681-2878
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843) 681-2878
Rank: #55.
Heathwood Hall Episcopal School
(Episcopal)
Acceptance Rate: 62%
Grades: NS-12
3000 S Beltline Blvd
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 765-2309
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 765-2309
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
2024 Academy Rd
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-5506
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-5506
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: K-12
4221 Sheminally Rd
Pamplico, SC 29583
(843) 493-2189
Pamplico, SC 29583
(843) 493-2189
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
190 Lincoln School Road
Spartanburg, SC 29301
(864) 587-2060
Spartanburg, SC 29301
(864) 587-2060
Rank: #99.
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)
Acceptance Rate: 72%
Grades: PK-1
200 W Washington St
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 565-0991
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 565-0991
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: 6-12
11 New Orleans Rd
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 842-8600
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 842-8600
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Montessori School Of Columbia![Montessori School Of Columbia Photo - Upper Elementary guest reading to Primary level students]( "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
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 783-8838
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: 6-12
100 Saint Joseph's Drive
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 234-9009
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 234-9009
Rank: #13 - 1813. - 18.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 7-12
520 Highway 1 N
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 432-6001
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 432-6001
Rank: #13 - 1813. - 18.
The Goddard School![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: NS-1
8 Five Forks Plaza Court
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 254-0708
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 254-0708
Rank: #13 - 1813. - 18.
Northside Christian School
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: NS-12
7800 Northside Dr
North Charleston, SC 29420
(843) 797-2690
North Charleston, SC 29420
(843) 797-2690
Rank: #13 - 1813. - 18.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: K-8
3601 N Kings Hwy
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 448-6062
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 448-6062
Rank: #13 - 1813. - 18.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
1701 Skylyn Drive
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 582-7539
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 582-7539
Rank: #13 - 1813. - 18.
Tabernacle Christian School
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
3931 White Horse Road
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 269-2760
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 269-2760
Rank: #1919.
Acceptance Rate: 81%
Grades: PK-12
1727 Malphrus Rd
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 726-3673
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 726-3673
Rank: #2020.
Hawthorne Christian Academy![Hawthorne Christian Academy Photo - Mrs. Youmans STEAM class]( "Hawthorne Christian Academy Photo - Mrs. Youmans STEAM class")
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 82%
Grades: PK-12
790 Hawthorne Rd
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 377-8235
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 377-8235
Rank: #21 - 2821. - 28.
Christ Our King-Stella Maris School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-8
1183 Russell Drive
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-4721
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-4721
Rank: #21 - 2821. - 28.
Eastside Christian School
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-12
1908 Highway 72 221 E
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 229-1414
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 229-1414
Rank: #21 - 2821. - 28.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-12
416 Dehnam Ave
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 739-1211
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 739-1211
Rank: #21 - 2821. - 28.
Lowcountry Preparatory School![Lowcountry Preparatory School Photo]( "Lowcountry Preparatory School Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-12
300 Blue Stem Dr
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-4147
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-4147
Rank: #21 - 2821. - 28.
Mountain View Christian Academy![Mountain View Christian Academy Photo - 2016 SCACS Fine Arts Festival]( "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
Cowpens, SC 29330
(864) 463-8888
Rank: #21 - 2821. - 28.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-12
1114 Orangeburg Road
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-1643
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-1643
Rank: #21 - 2821. - 28.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-8
2536 Hoffmeyer Rd
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 662-1910
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 662-1910
Rank: #21 - 2821. - 28.
Sea Pines Montessori Academy![Sea Pines Montessori Academy Photo]( "Sea Pines Montessori Academy Photo")
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-6
9 Foxgrape Road
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 785-2534
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 785-2534
Rank: #2929.
Mitchell Road Christian Academy![Mitchell Road Christian Academy Photo]( "Mitchell Road Christian Academy Photo")
(Presbyterian)
Acceptance Rate: 88%
Grades: PK-8
207 Mitchell Road
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 268-2210
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 268-2210
Rank: #30 - 4330. - 43.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
3902 Liberty Highway
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 224-7309
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 224-7309
Rank: #30 - 4330. - 43.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
3790 Ashley Phosphate Road
North Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 760-1192
North Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 760-1192
Rank: #30 - 4330. - 43.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
681 McCants Drive
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-3663
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-3663
Rank: #30 - 4330. - 43.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
461 Saco Lowell Rd
Easley, SC 29640
(864) 855-8000
Easley, SC 29640
(864) 855-8000
Rank: #30 - 4330. - 43.
May River Montessori School
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
7014, 60 Calhoun St
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843) 757-2312
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843) 757-2312
Rank: #30 - 4330. - 43.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: NS-12
2055 Smith Rd
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 276-2760
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 276-2760
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the South Carolina average private elementary schools acceptance rate?
The South Carolina average private elementary schools acceptance rate is 88% for 2025-26.
What are the most selective private elementary schools in South Carolina?
The top ranked private elementary schools in South Carolina include Colonial Christian Academy, St. Peters Academy and University School of The Lowcountry.
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