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Best Clemson Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 148 students in Clemson, SC (there are 1 public school, serving 794 public students). 16% of all K-12 students in Clemson, SC are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
50% of private schools in Clemson, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal).

Private Schools in Clemson, SC (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Clemson Montessori School
Montessori School
(1)
207 Pendleton Rd
Clemson, SC 29631
(864) 654-4483
Gr: Inquire with school | 92 students
Holy Trinity Episcopal Day School
Holy Trinity Episcopal Day School Photo
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
(1)
193 Old Greenville Hwy
Clemson, SC 29631
(864) 654-0298
Gr: NS-PK | 56 students Avg. class size: 13 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed

Overview

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

Student Body:

# Students
148 Students
72,822 Students
% Average Students of Color
16%
18%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
18 Teachers
6,595 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
50%
Average Class Size
13 students
14 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
198 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
1,171 Students
% Asian Students
4%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
2,053 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
1 Student
3,582 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
92 Students
40,580 Students
% White Students
62%
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
48 Students
24,093 Students
% of Others Students
32%
34%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Clemson, SC?
2 private schools are located in Clemson, SC.
What percentage of students in Clemson go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Clemson are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Clemson?
50% of private schools in Clemson are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal).

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