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Best South Carolina Private Schools Offering Equestrian Sport (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 private schools offering equestrian as an interscholastic sport serving 7,399 students in South Carolina.
The top ranked offering equestrian sport private schools in South Carolina include Heathwood Hall Episcopal School, Ashley Hall, and Ben Lippen School.
The average tuition cost is $18,238, which is higher than the South Carolina private school average tuition cost of $10,537.
50% of private schools offering equestrian sport in South Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 12

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 12

Top Private Schools Offering Equestrian Sport in South Carolina (2026)

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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Cherokee Creek Boys School
Gr: 5-10
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 6
All-boys
198 Cooper Road
Westminster, SC 29693
(864) 647-1885
(21)
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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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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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Cardinal Newman School
Gr: 7-12 | 563 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 23
Catholic
2945 Alpine Rd
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 782-2814
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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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The King's Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 334 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
1015 S Ebenezer Rd
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 661-7464
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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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Trinity Collegiate School
Gr: 6-12 | 403 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 17
5001 Hoffmeyer Rd
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 395-9124
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Wilson Hall
Gr: PK-12 | 851 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 20
520 Wilson Hall Road
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 469-3475
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Sandhills School
Gr: 1-12 | 109 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 4
Special Education School
1500 Hallbrook Dr
Columbia, SC 29209
(803) 695-1400
(2)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools offering equestrian in South Carolina?
The top ranked private schools offering equestrian in South Carolina include Heathwood Hall Episcopal School, Ashley Hall, and Ben Lippen School.
How many private schools offering equestrian are located in South Carolina?
12 private schools offering equestrian are located in South Carolina.
How much do private schools offering equestrian cost in South Carolina?
The average tuition cost is $18,238, which is higher than the South Carolina private school average tuition cost of $10,537.
How diverse are private schools offering equestrian in South Carolina?
South Carolina private schools offering equestrian are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the South Carolina private school average of 18%.
What percentage of private schools offering equestrian are religiously affiliated in South Carolina?
50% of private schools offering equestrian in South Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Christian).
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Private Schools
7,399
Students
$18,238
Avg. Tuition
15%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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