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For the 2021 school year, there are 14 top private schools in Dorchester County, South Carolina, serving 2,554 students.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body, and the student:teacher ratio is 11:1.
71% of schools are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top Dorchester County Private Schools (2021)

  • School Location Grades Students
  • Bethany Child Development Center
    Alternative School (Methodist)
     118 W 3rd South St
    Summerville, SC 29483
    (843) 821-1946
    Grades: PK-K | 168 students
  • Charis Academy
    Special Education School
     255 Stallsville Loop
    Summerville, SC 29485
    (843) 934-7520
    Grades: 4-8 | 5 students
  • Dorchester Academy
    (Christian)
     234 Academy Rd
    Saint George, SC 29477
    (843) 563-9511
    Grades: PK-12 | 247 students
  • Faith Christian School & Daycare
    (Assembly of God)
     337 Farmington Rd
    Summerville, SC 29483
    (843) 873-8464
    Grades: PK-12 | 262 students
  • New Alpha Christian School
    (Christian)
     100 Waring St
    Summerville, SC 29483
    (843) 225-0203
    Grades: PK-7 | 47 students
  • North Charleston KinderCare
    Daycare / Preschool
     8730 Dorchester Rd
    North Charleston, SC 29420
    (843) 552-0123
    Grades: NS-PK | n/a students
  • Northside Christian School
    (Baptist)
     7800 Northside Dr
    North Charleston, SC 29420
    (843) 797-2690
    Grades: PK-12 | 270 students
  • Oakbrook Child Development Center
    Daycare / Preschool
     901 Travelers Blvd
    Summerville, SC 29485
    (843) 871-3053
    Grades: NS-PK | 151 students
  • The Oaks Christian School
    (Baptist)
     505 Gahagan Rd
    Summerville, SC 29485
    (843) 875-7667
    Grades: PK-8 | 175 students
  • Pinewood Prep
    Pinewood Prep Photo
    (5)
     1114 Orangeburg Road
    Summerville, SC 29483
    (843) 873-1643
    Grades: PK-12 | 705 students
  • Ridge Christian Academy
    (Christian)
     2168 Ridge Church Rd
    Summerville, SC 29483
    (843) 873-9856
    Grades: PK-12 | 218 students
  • St. Lukes Children's Center
    Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
     206 Central Avenue
    Summerville, SC 29483
    (843) 871-6666
    Grades: PK-K | 124 students
  • Summerville Catholic School
    Summerville Catholic School Photo
    (Roman Catholic)
     226 Black Oak Blvd
    Summerville, SC 29485
    (843) 873-9310
    Grades: PK-8 | 182 students
  • Trinity Classical Academy
    Trinity Classical Academy Photo - Trinity Classical Academy on the steps of Bethany United Methodist Church
    (Christian)
    (2)
     118 West 3rd South St
    Summerville, SC 29483
    (843) 437-1394
    Grades: 1-8 | n/a students
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