Top 5 Best South Carolina Blue Ribbon Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 8 blue ribbon private schools serving 3,997 students in South Carolina.
The best top ranked blue ribbon private schools in South Carolina include St. Andrew Catholic School, Christ Our King-stella Mans School and Ben Lippen School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is same as the South Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
100% of blue ribbon private schools in South Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.

Top Ranked South Carolina Blue Ribbon Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Students
Year
St. Andrew Catholic School
St. Andrew Catholic School Photo - The Legacy Continues ... Children of St. Andrew Alumni
(Catholic)
(4)
3601 N Kings Hwy
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 448-6062
194 students
Year: 2005
Ben Lippen School
Ben Lippen School Photo - Reception and High School Building
(Christian)
(11)
7401 Monticello Road
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 807-4000
1,038 students
Year: 2023
Christ Our King-stella Mans School
(Catholic)
1183 Russell Drive
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-4721
605 students
Year: 2009
St. John Newmann Catholic School
St. John Newmann Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(5)
721 Polo Rd
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 788-1367
289 students
Year: 1999, 2010
St. Marys Catholic School
St. Marys Catholic School Photo - St. Mary's Elementary School
(Catholic)
101 Hampton Ave
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 271-3870
323 students
Year: 2020
Southside Christian School
Southside Christian School Photo
(Christian)
2211 Woodruff Rd
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 234-7575
1,300 students
Year: 2007
Prince Of Peace Catholic School
Prince Of Peace Catholic School Photo - Getting busy in 1st Grade!
(Catholic)
(5)
1209 Brushy Creek Rd
Taylors, SC 29687
(864) 331-2145
184 students
Year: 2014
Vanard J. Mendinghall Junior Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1202 Decatur St
Orangeburg, SC 29118
(803) 535-3730
64 students
Year: n/a

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon private schools in South Carolina?
The top ranked blue ribbon private schools in South Carolina include St. Andrew Catholic School, Christ Our King-stella Mans School and Ben Lippen School.
How many blue ribbon private schools are located in South Carolina?
8 blue ribbon private schools are located in South Carolina.
How diverse are blue ribbon private schools in South Carolina?
South Carolina blue ribbon private schools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the South Carolina private school average of 18%.
What percentage of blue ribbon private schools are religiously affiliated in South Carolina?
100% of blue ribbon private schools in South Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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