For the 2026 school year, there are 4 alternative private preschools serving 308 students in South Carolina.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the South Carolina private preschool average acceptance rate of 90%.
100% of alternative private preschools in South Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Church of the Nazarene).
Alternative Private Preschools in South Carolina (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Asbury Kindergarten & Preschool
Alternative School (Methodist)
1005 Asbury Dr
Columbia, SC 29209
(803) 776-8121
Columbia, SC 29209
(803) 776-8121
Gr: PK-K | 90 students Tuition listed
Brighter Children Learning Center
Alternative School (Baptist)
1830 Old Whittaker Pkwy
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 937-5701
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 937-5701
Gr: PK-1 | 28 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
Sonshine Learning Center
Alternative School (Church of the Nazarene)
1201 Haywood Road
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 233-4062
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 233-4062
Gr: PK-K | 162 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many alternative private preschools are located in South Carolina?
4 alternative private preschools are located in South Carolina.
What percentage of alternative private preschools are religiously affiliated in South Carolina?
100% of alternative private preschools in South Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Church of the Nazarene).
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