Anderson County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 14 private schools serving 1,734 students in Anderson County, SC (there are 49 public schools, serving 28,118 public students). 6% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the South Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
93% of private schools in Anderson County, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 14
  • # Students Served: 1,734
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 30%
  • Acceptance Rate: 92%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 22%
  • View Anderson County, SC School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 14
  • # Students Served: 1,734
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 30%
  • Acceptance Rate: 92%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 22%
  • View Anderson County, SC School Trends

Top Ranked Anderson County Private Schools (2026-27)

Beverly White Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 8 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
PO Box 413
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 381-5248
Map of Calvary's Kids Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 89 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
10 S Academy St
Williamston, SC 29697
(864) 847-5775
Map of Central Presbyterian Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 93 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
1404 N Boulevard
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 225-0515
New Covenant School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 207 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Presbyterian
303 Simpson Road
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 224-5675
(2)
Map of Oakwood Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 267 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4
Christian
304 Pearman Dairy Road
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 225-6263
St. Joseph Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
1200 Cornelia Road
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 760-1619
(9)
Anderson Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 185 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
3902 Liberty Highway
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 224-7309
(1)
Map of Boulvard Child Enrichment Center
Gr: PK-K | 99 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
700 Boulevard
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 225-8693
Map of fCovenant Christian Academy
Gr: PK-K | 115 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
4521 Liberty Hwy
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 226-7272
Map of First Baptist Child Developmen
Gr: K | 11 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
307 S. Manning St.
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 224-2635
Map of First Presbyterian Day School
Gr: PK-K | 114 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
302 W Whitner St
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 225-1825
Map of Montessori School Of Anderson
Gr: PK-12 | 186 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 9
Montessori School
280 Sam McGee Road
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 226-5344
(2)
Map of Temple Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 144 students
Baptist
2905 Standridge Rd
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 226-1259
(2)
Map of West Anderson Christian Academy
Gr: PK-K | 125 students
Daycare / Preschool (Church of God)
101 Rogers St
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 261-7700
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Anderson County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Calvary Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 85 students
Baptist
6105 Belton Hwy
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 338-9653

Overview

Category
This State (SC)
US
# Schools
14 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Students
1,734 Students
72,657 Students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% Average Students of Color
22%
19%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
118 Teachers
6,620 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
67%
50%
Average Class Size
12 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
3 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1273
(Out of 1600)
1176
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,625
$9,669
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$750
$3,592
Average Acceptance Rate
92%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.57

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# American Indian Students
3 Students
198 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
23 Students
1,169 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
54 Students
2,040 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Black Students
65 Students
3,565 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# White Students
556 Students
40,420 Students
% White Students
34%
56%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
935 Students
24,055 Students
% of Others Students
57%
34%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Anderson County, SC?
The top ranked private schools in Anderson County, SC include Central Presbyterian Preschool, Oakwood Christian School, and Beverly White.
How many private schools are located in Anderson County?
14 private schools are located in Anderson County.
How diverse are private schools in Anderson County?
Anderson County private schools are approximately 22% minority students, which is higher than the South Carolina private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Anderson County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Anderson County are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Anderson County?
93% of private schools in Anderson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private schools in Anderson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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