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Best South Carolina Alternative Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 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 91%.
100% of alternative private preschools in South Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Church of the Nazarene).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 308

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 308

Alternative Private Preschools in South Carolina (2026-27)

Map of Asbury Kindergarten & Preschool
Asbury Kindergarten & Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 90 students
Alternative School (Methodist)
1005 Asbury Dr
Columbia, SC 29209
(803) 776-8121
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Map of Brighter Children Learning Center
Brighter Children Learning Center
Gr: PK-1 | 28 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
1830 Old Whittaker Pkwy
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 937-5701
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Map of Newberry Christian Academy
Newberry Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 28 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
Alternative School (Christian)
2004 Colony Church Rd
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-1982
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Map of Sonshine Learning Center
Sonshine Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 162 students
Alternative School (Church of the Nazarene)
1201 Haywood Road
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 233-4062
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4
Private Schools
308
Students
$2,500
Avg. Tuition
10
Avg. Class Size
42%
Students of Color
22:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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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