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Best South Carolina Episcopal Private High Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 episcopal private high schools serving 4,235 students in South Carolina. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in South Carolina.
The top ranked episcopal private high schools in South Carolina include Heathwood Hall Episcopal School, Cross Schools, and Mead Hall Episcopal School.
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is lower than the South Carolina private high school average acceptance rate of 90%.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 4,235

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 4,235

Top Ranked Episcopal Private High Schools in South Carolina (2026-27)

Christ Church Episcopal School Photo
Christ Church Episcopal School
Gr: K-12 | 1,224 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 11
Episcopal
245 Cavalier Drive
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 299-1522
(3)
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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 Heathwood Hall Episcopal School
Heathwood Hall Episcopal School
Gr: NS-12 | 932 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 20
Episcopal
3000 S Beltline Blvd
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 765-2309
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Mead Hall Episcopal School Photo
Mead Hall Episcopal School
Gr: PK-12 | 367 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 9
Episcopal
129 Pendleton Street, SW
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 648-3223
(2)
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Porter-Gaud School
Gr: 1-12 | 1,059 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 10
Episcopal
300 Albemarle Rd
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 556-3620
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked episcopal private high schools in South Carolina?
The top ranked episcopal private high schools in South Carolina include Heathwood Hall Episcopal School, Cross Schools, and Mead Hall Episcopal School.
How many episcopal private high schools are located in South Carolina?
5 episcopal private high schools are located in South Carolina.
How diverse are episcopal private high schools in South Carolina?
South Carolina episcopal private high schools are approximately 19% minority students, which is higher than the South Carolina private school average of 14%.
5
Private Schools
4,235
Students
$20,005
Avg. Tuition
19%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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