For the 2025 school year, there are 4 private high schools serving 1,502 students in Dorchester County, SC.
The top ranked private high schools in Dorchester County, SC include Pinewood Preparatory School, Dorchester Academy, and Faith Christian School & Daycare.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is lower than the South Carolina private high school average acceptance rate of 89%.
Top Ranked Dorchester County Private High Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Dorchester Academy
(Christian)
234 Academy Rd
Saint George, SC 29477
(843) 563-9511
Saint George, SC 29477
(843) 563-9511
Gr: PK-12 | 374 students
Faith Christian School & Daycare
(Assembly of God)
337 Farmington Rd
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-8464
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-8464
Gr: PK-12 | 311 students Tuition listed
1114 Orangeburg Road
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-1643
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-1643
Gr: PK-12 | 661 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 27 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2168 Ridge Church Rd
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-9856
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-9856
Gr: PK-12 | 156 students
Dorchester County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
505 Gahagan Rd
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 875-7667
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 875-7667
Gr: PK-8 | 175 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private high schools in Dorchester County, SC?
The top ranked private high schools in Dorchester County, SC include Pinewood Preparatory School, Dorchester Academy, and Faith Christian School & Daycare.
How many private high schools are located in Dorchester County?
4 private high schools are located in Dorchester County.
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