Best Chapin Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 211 students in Chapin, SC (there are 9 public schools, serving 7,294 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Chapin, SC are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
100% of private schools in Chapin, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Methodist).

Private Schools in Chapin, SC (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Abner Montessori School
Montessori School (Christian)
432 E Boundary St
Chapin, SC 29036
(803) 345-9428
Gr: PK-1 | 61 students
Union Umc Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
7582 Woodrow Street
Chapin, SC 29036
(803) 781-0630
Gr: PK-K | 150 students

Overview

This Town (Chapin)
This State (SC)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
211 Students
72,805 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
18%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
8 Teachers
6,594 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Endowment Size
$250 million
$40.86 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.19
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
198 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,171 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
2,053 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
3%
# Black Students
1 Student
3,582 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
21 Students
40,580 Students
% White Students
10%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
189 Students
24,093 Students
% of Others Students
90%
34%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Chapin, SC?
2 private schools are located in Chapin, SC.
What percentage of students in Chapin go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Chapin are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Chapin?
100% of private schools in Chapin are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Methodist).

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