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Mead Hall Episcopal School Top 4 · Highest Avg. SAT Score (SC)
St. Mary Help Of Christians Catholic School Top 25 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (SC)

Aiken Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools serving 942 students in Aiken, SC.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the South Carolina private elementary school average acceptance rate of 90%.
100% of private elementary schools in Aiken, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 942
  • Average Tuition: $6,912
  • Acceptance Rate: 93%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 21%
  • View Aiken, SC School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 942
  • Average Tuition: $6,912
  • Acceptance Rate: 93%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 21%
  • View Aiken, SC School Trends

Top Ranked Aiken Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Mead Hall Episcopal School Photo
Mead Hall Episcopal School
Gr: PK-12 | 367 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 9
Episcopal
129 Pendleton Street, SW
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 648-3223
(2)
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St. Mary Help Of Christians Catholic School Photo
St. Mary Help Of Christians Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
118 York St SE
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 649-2071
(3)
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Map of South Aiken Baptist Christian School
South Aiken Baptist Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 283 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 10
Baptist
980 Dougherty Rd
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 648-7871
(3)
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Map of Second Baptist Christian Preparatory School
Second Baptist Christian Preparatory School
Gr: PK-5 | 52 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Baptist
353 Laurens Street NW
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 502-0710
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Aiken, SC Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
942
Students
$6,912
Avg. Tuition
13
Avg. Class Size
21%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Aiken)
This State (SC)
# Schools
4 Schools
288 Schools
# Students
942 Students
60,426 Students
% Students of Color
21%
18%
0.53
0.53
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
183 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
25 Students
1,098 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
30 Students
1,937 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%
# Black Students
52 Students
3,330 Students
% Black Students
6%
6%
# White Students
605 Students
38,069 Students
% White Students
64%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
230 Students
14,625 Students
% of Others Students
24%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
105 Teachers
5,902 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
51%
50%
Average Class Size
13 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1300
(Out of 1600)
1177
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
24
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,912
$9,387
Average % on Financial Aid
15%
29%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
93%
90%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Aiken, SC?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Aiken, SC include St. Mary Help Of Christians Catholic School, Mead Hall Episcopal School, and South Aiken Baptist Christian School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Aiken?
4 private elementary schools are located in Aiken.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Aiken?
100% of private elementary schools in Aiken are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Episcopal).
Which private elementary schools in Aiken are often viewed compared to one another?

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