Top 3 Best Dorchester County Private Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 private preschools serving 2,108 students in Dorchester County, SC.

The private preschools in Dorchester County, SC include Pinewood Preparatory School, Dorchester Academy and Faith Christian School & Daycare.

The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is lower than the South Carolina private preschool average acceptance rate of 91%.

67% of private preschools in Dorchester County, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top Ranked Dorchester County Private Preschools (2024)

School

Location

Grades

Students

Dorchester Academy

(Methodist)

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234 Academy Rd
Saint George, SC 29477
(843) 563-9511

Grades: PK-12

| 308 students

Faith Christian School & Daycare

(Church of God)

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337 Farmington Rd
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-8464

Grades: PK-12

| 309 students

Pinewood Preparatory School

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1114 Orangeburg Road
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-1643

Grades: PK-12

| 705 students

New Alpha Christian School

(Christian)

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100 Waring St
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 225-0203

Grades: PK-7

| 47 students

North Charleston KinderCare

Daycare / Preschool

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8730 Dorchester Rd
North Charleston, SC 29420
(843) 552-0123

Grades: NS-PK

| students

Oakbrook Child Development Center

Daycare / Preschool

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901 Travelers Blvd
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 871-3053

Grades: NS-PK

| 151 students

Ridge Christian Academy

(Baptist)

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2168 Ridge Church Rd
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-9856

Grades: PK-12

| 216 students

St. Lukes Children's Center

Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))

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206 Central Avenue
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 871-6666

Grades: PK-K

| 124 students

Summerville Catholic School

(Catholic)

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226 Black Oak Blvd
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 873-9310

Grades: PK-8

| 248 students

[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Dorchester County, South Carolina

Dorchester County Private Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Grades

Students

The Oaks Christian School (Closed 2022)

(Baptist)

505 Gahagan Rd
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 875-7667

Grades: PK-8

| 175 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Dorchester County, SC?

The private preschools in Dorchester County, SC include Pinewood Preparatory School, Dorchester Academy and Faith Christian School & Daycare.

How many private preschools are located in Dorchester County, SC?

9 private preschools are located in Dorchester County, SC.

How diverse are private preschools in Dorchester County, SC?

Dorchester County, SC private preschools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the South Carolina private school average of 18%.

What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Dorchester County, SC?

67% of private preschools in Dorchester County, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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