Top 5 Best Florence Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 14 private schools serving 2,306 students in Florence, SC (there are 23 public schools, serving 14,749 public students). 14% of all K-12 students in Florence, SC are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
The top ranked private schools in Florence, SC include Florence Christian School, St. Anthony Catholic School and The King's Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the South Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
93% of private schools in Florence, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Top Ranked Florence Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
All Saints' Episcopal Day School
All Saints' Episcopal Day School Photo
(Episcopal)
1425 Cherokee Rd
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 662-8134
Grades: PK-6
| 252 students
Florence Christian School
Florence Christian School Photo
(Baptist)
(13)
101 Frank Monroe Drive
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 662-0454
Grades: PK-12
| 639 students
The King's Academy
(Christian)
1015 S Ebenezer Rd
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 661-7464
Grades: PK-12
| 334 students
Maranatha Christian School
(Baptist)
2624 W Palmetto St
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 665-6395
Grades: PK-12
| 276 students
St. Anthony Catholic School
St. Anthony Catholic School Photo - 5th graders investigate the properties of salt water.
(Catholic)
(1)
2536 Hoffmeyer Rd
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 662-1910
Grades: PK-8
| 111 students
Calvary Baptist Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
(1)
915 Cherokee Rd
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 667-1798
Grades: PK-K
| 189 students
Center Day School
(Christian)
534 Azalea Ln
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 669-7380
Grades: PK-5
| 41 students
Ebenezer Baptist Weekday Ministry
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
524 S Ebenezer Rd
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-9699
Grades: PK-K
| 100 students
Faith Christian Academy
(Christian)
3919 S Irby St
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 799-6900
Grades: PK-12
| 62 students
Florence Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3605 Advent Lane
Florence, SC 29506
(843) 669-9858
Grades: 1-8
| 19 students
Highland Park Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
(1)
1300 2nd Loop Rd
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 662-1242
Grades: PK-K
| 98 students
Jack J Hanna Junior Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
803 Oakland Ave
Florence, SC 29506
(843) 669-3777
Grades: 1-5
| 9 students
Montessori School Of Florence
Montessori School
(1)
510 W Palmetto St
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 629-2920
Grades: PK-6
| 145 students
Trinity Baptist Church Preschool
All-girls | Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
124 W Darlington St
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 662-7015
Grades: K
| 31 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Florence, SC?
The top ranked private schools in Florence, SC include Florence Christian School, St. Anthony Catholic School and The King's Academy.
How many private schools are located in Florence, SC?
14 private schools are located in Florence, SC.
How diverse are private schools in Florence, SC?
Florence, SC private schools are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the South Carolina private school average of 18%.
What percentage of students in Florence, SC go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Florence, SC are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Florence, SC?
93% of private schools in Florence, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

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