Lowcountry Preparatory School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked SC School
School Type: Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 238 students
Yearly Tuition: $11,600
Acceptance rate: 85%
Average class size: 14 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Lowcountry Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:

School Facts

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Cognia
Southern Association of Independent Schools
South Carolina Independent Schools Association (SCISA

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Lowcountry Preparatory School
Pre-K	16
Kind	10
1	16
2	18
3	17
4	17
5	25
6	18
7	16
8	32
9	9
10	16
11	15
12	13

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

1995

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

238 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 19%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

50%

Average Class Size

14 students

Number of AP Courses

17 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Advanced Courses

AP Art 2D/3DAP Art History

AP BiologyAP Calculus

AP ChemistryAP Comparative Government and Politics

AP English Language and CompositionAP English Literature and Composition

AP Environmental ScienceAP French Language and Culture

AP Language and CompositionAP Literature and Composition

AP MacroeconomicsAP Physics 1

AP Physics 2AP Spanish Language and Culture

AP United States HistoryAP World History: Modern

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Average SAT score

1300

(Out of 1600)

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Khaki shorts or pants and Polo Shirt with school logo.

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$11,600

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Tuition Notes

K5-5th: $11600 6th-8th: $13275 9th-12th: $13900

% on Financial Aid

30%

Acceptance Rate

85%

National avg.: 82%

College Acceptance Rate

100%

Admissions Director

Wes Wehunt

Admissions Associate

Tina Flaherty

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$5 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

7 sports

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

12 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Battle of the Books TeamChess Club

community serviceDebate Club

Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)Latin Club

Literary ClubNational Honor Society

Science ClubYearbook

Arts and Music Programs:

Art ClassesMusic Class

School Notes

Lowcountry Preparatory School, a coeducational, PreK through 12th grade program, provides an ideal learning enviornment, educating students in mind, body and spirit, to become ethical leaders in a global community.
By cultivating meaningful connections, implementing enriching experiences and providing a secure and supportive environment, we are preparing our students to impact a changing world.
We challenge our students to become informed, bold, resourceful, resilient, and compassionate citizens.
School membership affiliations include: Cognia, Advanced Placement (AP), and Southern Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA).

School Motto: We empower students to achieve their full potential by growing in faith and character to lead with integrity and serve with compassion.
School Mascot: Fighting Marlins

The Lowcountry Preparatory School community functions as an extended family that shares the goal of educating caring, responsible, and resourceful young people for the challenges of a complex and changing world.
Ours is a school of small learning environments (avg. 12-15 students) that foster curiosity and active participation. We offer activities, teams, and clubs, that allow every student to find a niche where they can participate, lead, experiment, and grow. We require student participation in community service initiatives to encourage awareness and understanding of life in our broader world.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Lowcountry Preparatory School cost?

Lowcountry Preparatory School's tuition is approximately $11,600 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Lowcountry Preparatory School?

The acceptance rate of Lowcountry Preparatory School is 85%, which is lower than the national average of 89%.

What sports does Lowcountry Preparatory School offer?

Lowcountry Preparatory School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Tennis and Volleyball.

What is Lowcountry Preparatory School's ranking?

Lowcountry Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for: Highest average SAT score, Most AP courses offered and Most extracurriculars offered.

When is the application deadline for Lowcountry Preparatory School?

The application deadline for Lowcountry Preparatory School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in South Carolina is $9,892 for elementary schools and $10,080 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in South Carolina is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).