Anderson County Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private elementary schools serving 1,088 students in Anderson County, SC.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the South Carolina private elementary school average acceptance rate of 90%.
86% of private elementary schools in Anderson County, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Presbyterian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 1,088
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 30%
  • Acceptance Rate: 93%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 23%
  • View Anderson County, SC School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 1,088
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 30%
  • Acceptance Rate: 93%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 23%
  • View Anderson County, SC School Trends

Top Ranked Anderson County Private Elementary 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
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 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)
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Anderson County, South Carolina

Anderson County Private Elementary 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
7 Schools
# Students
1,088 Students
60,398 Students
% Average Students of Color
23%
18%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
109 Teachers
5,897 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
% 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)
1177
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,625
$9,363
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$750
$3,621
Average Acceptance Rate
93%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.53
# American Indian Students
3 Students
183 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
21 Students
1,098 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
54 Students
1,937 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
3%
# Black Students
57 Students
3,330 Students
% Black Students
5%
6%
# White Students
491 Students
38,069 Students
% White Students
45%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
<1%
# Others Students
463 Students
14,625 Students
% of Others Students
42%
25%
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 elementary schools in Anderson County, SC?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Anderson County, SC include Beverly White, St. Joseph Catholic School, and Oakwood Christian School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Anderson County?
7 private elementary schools are located in Anderson County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Anderson County?
Anderson County private elementary schools are approximately 23% minority students, which is higher than the South Carolina private school average of 18%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Anderson County?
86% of private elementary schools in Anderson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Presbyterian).
Which private elementary schools in Anderson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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