Cathedral Academy Photo - Classroom sample

Best South Carolina Private High Schools Belonging to Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 private high schools belonging to Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) serving 8,026 students in South Carolina. You can also find more schools membership associations in South Carolina.
The top-ranked private high schools belonging to Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) in South Carolina include Greenville Classical Academy, First Presbyterian Academy, and James Island Christian School.
The average tuition cost is $11,168, which is higher than the South Carolina private high school average tuition cost of $10,220.
94% of private high schools belonging to Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) in South Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

Top-Ranked Private High Schools Belonging to Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) in South Carolina (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Cathedral Academy
Cathedral Academy Photo - Classroom sample
(Christian)
(2)
3790 Ashley Phosphate Road
North Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 760-1192
Gr: PK-12 | 385 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
291 Ronald McNair Blvd
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 236-6222
Gr: K-12 | 495 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 12 Tuition listed
First Presbyterian Academy
First Presbyterian Academy Photo - Academic Enrichment Specials are an essential part of Crusader curriculum from PK3-12th grade. Our littlest Crusaders enjoy activities such as Library, Art, Music, Spanish and exciting Field Trips, to name a few. This adventurous member of our PK4 class is reaching for a yummy apple on a recent field trip to a local apple orchard.
(3)
829 Garlington Road
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 678-5107
Gr: PK-12 | 579 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Greenville Classical Academy
Greenville Classical Academy Photo - One of GCA's 4th grade students
(Christian)
(3)
400 Brookfield Parkway
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 329-9884
Gr: PK-12 | 274 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
James Island Christian School
James Island Christian School Photo - Welcome to JICS!
(Christian)
(5)
15 Crosscreek Drive
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 795-1762
Gr: PK-10 | 282 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
The King's Academy
(Christian)
1015 S Ebenezer Rd
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 661-7464
Gr: PK-12 | 334 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lowcountry Preparatory School
Lowcountry Preparatory School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
300 Blue Stem Dr
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-4147
Gr: PK-12 | 238 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Midland Valley Christian Academy
Midland Valley Christian Academy Photo
(Church of the Nazarene)
(2)
3526 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Graniteville, SC 29829
(803) 594-9945
Gr: PK-12 | 268 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Northside Christian Academy
Northside Christian Academy Photo - Lexington campus opened in 2011 and is home to grades k4 through 12th.
(Christian)
(1)
4347 Sunset Blvd
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 520-5656
Gr: PK-12 | 985 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Northwood Academy
(Christian)
104 Charger Drive
Summerville, SC 29486
(843) 764-2285
Gr: NS-12 | 1,042 student Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 15 Tuition listed
Palmetto Christian Academy
Palmetto Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(1)
361 Egypt Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 881-9967
Gr: PK-12 | 732 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Southside Christian School
Southside Christian School Photo
(Christian)
2211 Woodruff Rd
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 234-7575
Gr: PK-12 | 1,290 student Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Westminster Catawba Christian School
Westminster Catawba Christian School Photo
(Presbyterian)
(38)
2650 India Hook Rd
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 366-4119
Gr: NS-12 | 811 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Barnwell Christian School
(Mennonite)
5675 Hwy 70
Blackville, SC 29817
(803) 259-2100
Gr: 1-12 | 56 students
Covenant Classical Christian School
Covenant Classical Christian School Photo
(Christian)
6515 North Trenholm Rd
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 709-5100
Gr: K-12 Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
King Street Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
644 Sumter Hwy
Kingstree, SC 29556
(343) 382-2210
Gr: 1-12 | 27 students
Oconee Christian Academy
(Christian)
(4)
150 His Way Cir
Seneca, SC 29672
(864) 882-6925
Gr: K-12 | 146 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
308 W Deadfall Rd
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 223-0391
Gr: PK-12 | 82 students Tuition listed

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