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South Carolina Private Daycares & Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 325 private daycares & preschools serving 58,524 students in South Carolina.
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in South Carolina include Christ Our King-Stella Maris School, Charleston Collegiate School, and Hammond School.
The average tuition cost is $8,758, which is lower than the South Carolina average tuition cost of $9,669.
73% of private daycares & preschools in South Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 325
  • # Students Served: 58,524

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 325
  • # Students Served: 58,524

Top Ranked South Carolina Private Daycares & Preschools (2026-27)

Carolina Christian Academy Photo
Carolina Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 336 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Baptist
1850 Kershaw Camden Hwy
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 285-5565
(33)
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Hammond School Photo
Hammond School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,015 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 31
854 Galway Lane
Columbia, SC 29209
(803) 776-0295
(5)
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Renaissance Preparatory Academy Photo
Renaissance Preparatory Academy
Gr: NS-9
Avg. class size: 9 students
3301 33rd Avenue North
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(854) 529-0401
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Abiding Peace Academy Photo
Abiding Peace Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 119 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
401 Batesville Rd.
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 288-4867
(3)
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Chesterbrook Academy Preschool of Columbia Photo
Chesterbrook Academy Preschool of Columbia
Gr: PK-K | 71 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
1050 Wildwood Centre Dr
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 699-9988
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Chesterbrook Academy Preschool of Mount Pleasant Photo
Chesterbrook Academy Preschool of Mount Pleasant
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1212 Two Island Ct
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(854) 225-4829
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All Saints Classical Christian School Photo
All Saints Classical Christian School
Gr: PK-K | 70 students
Daycare / Preschool
3560 Kings River Road
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-8524
(1)
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Ashley Hall Photo
Ashley Hall
Gr: PK-12 | 728 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12
All-girls
172 Rutledge Avenue
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 722-4088
(8)
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Augusta Road Baptist Church Ki
Gr: PK-K | 83 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1823 Augusta Road
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 232-2713
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Ben Lippen School
Gr: NS-12 | 1,038 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 21
Christian
7401 Monticello Road
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 807-4000
(11)
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Berea First Baptist Kindergar
Gr: PK-K | 64 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
529 Farr's Bridge Rd
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 294-9001
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Map of Bethel Child Enrichment
Bethel Child Enrichment
Gr: PK-K | 38 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
245 S Church Street
Spartanburg, SC 29306
(864) 585-8356
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Beverly White Photo
Beverly White
Gr: NS-12 | 8 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
PO Box 413
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 381-5248
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Map of Blessed Sacrament School
Blessed Sacrament School
Gr: PK-8 | 285 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Catholic
7 Saint Teresa Dr
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 766-2128
(3)
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Bob Jones Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 1,373 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 2
Baptist
1700 Wade Hampton Blvd
Greenville, SC 29614
(864) 770-1395
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Map of Calhoun Academy
Calhoun Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 504 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 11
81 Academy Road
Saint Matthews, SC 29135
(803) 874-2734
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Calvary Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 413 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
4511 Dick Pond Road
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 650-2829
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Map of Calvary Episcopal Day School
Calvary Episcopal Day School
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
106 Line St
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 577-6721
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Map of Calvary's Kids Preschool
Calvary's Kids Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 89 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
10 S Academy St
Williamston, SC 29697
(864) 847-5775
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Map of Cambridge Academy
Cambridge Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 291 students
Sports: 6
103 Eastman St
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 229-2875
(1)
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Map of The Carolina Academy
The Carolina Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 382 students
Baptist
351 N Country Club Rd
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-5485
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Map of Central Presbyterian Preschool
Central Presbyterian Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 93 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
1404 N Boulevard
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 225-0515
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Charleston Collegiate School Photo
Charleston Collegiate School
Gr: PK-12 | 342 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 12
2024 Academy Rd
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-5506
(2)
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Map of Christ Our King-Stella Maris School
Christ Our King-Stella Maris School
Gr: PK-8 | 650 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
1183 Russell Drive
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-4721
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Clarendon Hall School Photo
Clarendon Hall School
Gr: PK-12 | 297 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 7
Christian
1140 S Duke St
Summerton, SC 29148
(803) 485-3550
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Coastal Christian Preparatory School Photo
Coastal Christian Preparatory School
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Baptist
681 McCants Drive
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-3663
(1)
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Map of Colleton Preparatory Academy
Colleton Preparatory Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 535 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14
165 Academy Road
Walterboro, SC 29488
(843) 538-8959
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Conway Christian School Photo
Conway Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 320 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Christian
1200 Medlen Parkway
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 365-2005
(1)
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Cross Schools Photo
Cross Schools
Gr: NS-10 | 653 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 9
Episcopal
495 Buckwalter Parkway
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843) 706-2000
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Map of Dorchester Academy
Dorchester Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 374 students
Christian
234 Academy Rd
Saint George, SC 29477
(843) 563-9511
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Map of Eastminster Day School
Eastminster Day School
Gr: PK-K | 241 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
3200 Trenholm Rd
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 771-1512
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Map of Eastside Christian School
Eastside Christian School
Gr: NS-12 | 58 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3
Baptist
1908 Highway 72 221 E
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 229-1414
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Map of Ebenezer Baptist Weekday Ministry
Ebenezer Baptist Weekday Ministry
Gr: PK-K | 100 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
524 S Ebenezer Rd
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-9699
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Emmanuel Christian School Photo
Emmanuel Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 288 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 4
Baptist
1001 N Marquis Hwy
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 332-0164
(1)
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Map of Faith Christian School & Daycare
Faith Christian School & Daycare
Gr: PK-12 | 311 students
Assembly of God
337 Farmington Rd
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-8464
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325
Private Schools
58,524
Students
$8,758
Avg. Tuition
14
Avg. Class Size
19%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private daycares & preschools in South Carolina?
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in South Carolina include Christ Our King-Stella Maris School, Charleston Collegiate School, and Hammond School.
How many private daycares & preschools are located in South Carolina?
325 private daycares & preschools are located in South Carolina.
How much do private daycares & preschools cost in South Carolina?
The average tuition cost is $8,758, which is lower than the South Carolina private school average tuition cost of $9,669.
How diverse are private daycares & preschools in South Carolina?
South Carolina private daycares & preschools are approximately 19% minority students, which is same as the South Carolina private school average of 19%.
What percentage of private daycares & preschools are religiously affiliated in South Carolina?
73% of private daycares & preschools in South Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

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