For the 2026 school year, there are 9 alternative private high schools serving 936 students in South Carolina.
The top-ranked alternative private high school in South Carolina is Hilton Head Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is lower than the South Carolina private high school average acceptance rate of 89%.
67% of alternative private high schools in South Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Assembly of God).
Top-Ranked South Carolina Alternative Private High Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3088 Bluffton Parkway
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843) 681-2878
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843) 681-2878
Gr: K-12 | 664 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Amikids Beaufort
All-boys | Alternative School
60 Honeybee Island Rd
Seabrook, SC 29940
(843) 846-2128
Seabrook, SC 29940
(843) 846-2128
Gr: 7-11 | 19 students
Conestee Baptist Day School
Alternative School (Baptist)
145 2nd Street
Conestee, SC 29636
(864) 277-1175
Conestee, SC 29636
(864) 277-1175
Gr: K-12 | 35 students
First Assembly Christian School
Alternative School (Assembly of God)
1176 Calhoun Rd
Saint Matthews, SC 29135
(803) 655-7349
Saint Matthews, SC 29135
(803) 655-7349
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students
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Alternative School (Christian)
1101 Old Sandy Run Rd
Gaston, SC 29053
(803) 603-8064
Gaston, SC 29053
(803) 603-8064
Gr: K-11 Tuition listed
New Hope Carolinas
Alternative School
101 Sedgewood Dr
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 328-9300
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 328-9300
Gr: 6-12 | 126 students
Newberry Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
2004 Colony Church Rd
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-1982
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-1982
Gr: PK-12 | 28 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Riverpointe Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
8310 Dorchester Road
North Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 552-0624
North Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 552-0624
Gr: K-10 | 34 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Acceptance rate listed
Whetstone Academy Llc
All-boys | Alternative School
186 Brians Lake Rd
Mountain Rest, SC 29664
(864) 638-6005
Mountain Rest, SC 29664
(864) 638-6005
Gr: 5-9 | 21 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked alternative private high schools in South Carolina?
The top-ranked alternative private high schools in South Carolina is Hilton Head Christian Academy.
How many alternative private high schools are located in South Carolina?
9 alternative private high schools are located in South Carolina.
How diverse are alternative private high schools in South Carolina?
South Carolina alternative private high schools are approximately 16% minority students, which is higher than the South Carolina private school average of 14%.
What percentage of alternative private high schools are religiously affiliated in South Carolina?
67% of alternative private high schools in South Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Assembly of God).
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