Most Selective Private Preschools in South Carolina

The average private preschool acceptance rate in South Carolina is 91% per year (2024).
The most selective school in South Carolina is Charleston Collegiate School, with an acceptance rate of 70%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 70% 95% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 87%

Most Selective Private Preschools in South Carolina (2024)

School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
2024 Academy Rd
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-5506
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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: #33.
First Presbyterian Academy
First Presbyterian Academy Photo - Our teachers are dedicated to a loving, Christ-centered environment.
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 72%
Grades: PK-1
200 W Washington St
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 235-0122
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Heathwood Hall Episcopal School
(Episcopal)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
3000 S Beltline Blvd
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 765-2309
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Northside Christian School
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: NS-12
7800 Northside Dr
North Charleston, SC 29420
(843) 797-2690
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Spartanburg Day School
Spartanburg Day School Photo
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
1701 Skylyn Drive
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 582-7539
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Tabernacle Christian School
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
3931 White Horse Road
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 269-2760
Rank: #88.
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: #9 - 139. - 13.
Eastside Christian School
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-12
1908 Highway 72 221 E
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 229-1414
Rank: #9 - 139. - 13.
Hemingway Day School
Special Program Emphasis (Presbyterian)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-4
475 N Main Street Suite E
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 933-0851
Rank: #9 - 139. - 13.
Pinewood Preparatory School
Pinewood Preparatory School Photo
(7)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-12
1114 Orangeburg Road
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-1643
Rank: #9 - 139. - 13.
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: #9 - 139. - 13.
Sea Pines Montessori Academy
Sea Pines Montessori Academy Photo
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-8
9 Foxgrape Road
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 785-2534
Rank: #1414.
Mitchell Road Christian Academy
Mitchell Road Christian Academy Photo
(Presbyterian)
Acceptance Rate: 88%
Grades: PK-8
207 Mitchell Rd
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 268-2210
Rank: #15 - 2615. - 26.
Anderson Christian School
Anderson Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
3902 Liberty Highway
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 224-7309
Rank: #15 - 2615. - 26.
Coastal Christian Preparatory School
Coastal Christian Preparatory School Photo
(Baptist)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
681 McCants Drive
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-3663
Rank: #15 - 2615. - 26.
Easley Christian School
Easley Christian School Photo - "Where Eagles Soar"
(Baptist)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
461 Saco Lowell Rd
Easley, SC 29640
(864) 855-8000
Rank: #15 - 2615. - 26.
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: NS-K
868 Gold Hill Road
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 802-2112
Rank: #15 - 2615. - 26.
May River Montessori School
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-6
7014, 60 Calhoun St
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843) 757-2312
Rank: #15 - 2615. - 26.
Newberry Academy
Newberry Academy Photo
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: NS-12
2055 Smith Rd
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 276-2760
Rank: #15 - 2615. - 26.
St. John's Christian Academy
St. John's Christian Academy Photo - Playground Time
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
204 West Main Street
Moncks Corner, SC 29461
(843) 761-8539
Rank: #15 - 2615. - 26.
St. Marys Catholic School
St. Marys Catholic School Photo - St. Mary's Elementary School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
101 Hampton Ave
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 271-3870
Rank: #15 - 2615. - 26.
South Aiken Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
980 Dougherty Rd
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 648-7871
Rank: #15 - 2615. - 26.
Step Of Faith Christian Academy
Step Of Faith Christian Academy Photo
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
9009 Tarboro Road
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 726-6100
Rank: #15 - 2615. - 26.
Summerville Catholic School
Summerville Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
226 Black Oak Blvd
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 873-9310
Rank: #15 - 2615. - 26.
Wilson Hall
Wilson Hall Photo
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
520 Wilson Hall Road
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 469-3475
Rank: #2727.
Cross Schools
Cross Schools Photo - Cross Schools students learn about their local ecosystem in a bilingual class held through our Environmental Learning Center.
(Episcopal)
Acceptance Rate: 92%
Grades: NS-10
495 Buckwalter Parkway
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843) 706-2000
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
New Covenant School
New Covenant School Photo - New Covenant School Cavaliers
(Presbyterian)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 93%
Grades: PK-12
303 Simpson Road
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 224-5675
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Thomas Sumter Academy
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 93%
Grades: PK-12
5265 Camden Hwy
Rembert, SC 29128
(803) 499-3378
Rank: #30 - 4330. - 43.
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.
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-12
1700 Wade Hampton Blvd
Greenville, SC 29614
(864) 770-1395
Rank: #30 - 4330. - 43.
Emmanuel Christian School
Emmanuel Christian School Photo - Enroll Now for 23-24
(Baptist)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-12
1001 N Marquis Hwy
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 332-0164
Rank: #30 - 4330. - 43.
Francis Hugh Wardlaw Academy
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-12
1296 Columbia Rd
Johnston, SC 29832
(803) 275-4794
Rank: #30 - 4330. - 43.
Greenville Classical Academy
Greenville Classical Academy Photo - One of GCA's 4th grade students
(Christian)
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-12
400 Brookfield Parkway
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 329-9884
Rank: #30 - 4330. - 43.
Montessori Academy
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-8
384 S Spring St
Spartanburg, SC 29306
(864) 585-3046
Rank: #30 - 4330. - 43.
Montessori School Of Anderson
Montessori School
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-12
280 Sam McGee Road
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 226-5344
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the South Carolina average Private Preschools acceptance rate?
The South Carolina average Private Preschools acceptance rate is 91% for 2024.
What are the most selective Private Preschools in South Carolina?
The top ranked Private Preschools in South Carolina include Charleston Collegiate School, Oakbrook Preparatory School and First Presbyterian Academy.

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