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.

Best South Carolina Private Preschools Belonging to Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 22 private preschools belonging to Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) serving 8,458 students in South Carolina. You can also find more schools membership associations in South Carolina.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) in South Carolina include Cathedral Academy, First Presbyterian Academy, and Greenville Classical Academy.
The average tuition cost is $11,898, which is higher than the South Carolina private preschool average tuition cost of $9,998.
95% of private preschools belonging to Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) in South Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) in South Carolina (2025-26)

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
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
Mitchell Road Christian Academy
Mitchell Road Christian Academy Photo
(Presbyterian)
207 Mitchell Road
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 268-2210
Gr: PK-8 | 433 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate 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
Bright Beginnings Creative Day Car
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
416 S WISE DRIVE
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-4300
Gr: NS-PK | 101 students Tuition listed
2659 Catawba Church Road
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 324-1194
Gr: PK-5 | 120 students
Charleston Bilingual Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
5032 Lackawanna Blvd
North Charleston, SC 29405
(779) 843-7792
Gr: PK-3 | 99 students
Christian Pathway: Starting Steps School
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
101 Chapel Hill Rd
Lamar, SC 29069
(843) 326-5850
Gr: PK-1 | 23 students
Horizons Christian Academy
(Christian)
729 Village Dr
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 377-7000
Gr: PK-6 | 87 students
308 W Deadfall Rd
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 223-0391
Gr: PK-12 | 82 students Tuition listed
Pawleys Island Christian Academy
(Christian)
72 True Blue Dr
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-9293
Gr: PK-1 | 139 students
Springs Christian Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
3600 Boiling Springs Road
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 578-2148
Gr: NS-PK | 80 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Trinity Christian Academy
(Christian)
607 W Ashland St
Andrews, SC 29510
(843) 485-3023
Gr: PK-6 | 74 students

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