Best Florence County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 14 private schools serving 2,607 students in Florence County, SC (there are 40 public schools, serving 22,223 public students). 10% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is lower than the South Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
87% of private schools in Florence County, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Florence County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of The Carolina Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 382 students
Baptist
351 N Country Club Rd
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-5485
Map of Ebenezer Baptist Weekday Ministry
Gr: PK-K | 100 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
524 S Ebenezer Rd
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-9699
Florence Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 604 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 6
Baptist
101 Frank Monroe Drive
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 662-0454
(13)
Map of 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
Map of New Prospect Fwb Church & Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 47 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
4221 Sheminally Rd
Pamplico, SC 29583
(843) 493-2189
St. Anthony Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 124 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
2536 Hoffmeyer Rd
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 662-1910
(1)
All Saints' Episcopal Day School Photo
Gr: PK-6 | 252 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Episcopal
1425 Cherokee Rd
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 662-8134
Map of Calvary Baptist Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 183 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
915 Cherokee Rd
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 667-1798
(1)
Map of Florence Adventist School
Gr: 1-8 | 19 students
Seventh Day Adventist
3605 Advent Lane
Florence, SC 29506
(843) 669-9858
Map of Highland Park Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 68 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
1300 2nd Loop Rd
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 662-1242
(1)
Map of Jack J Hanna Junior Academy
Gr: 1-5 | 9 students
Seventh Day Adventist
803 Oakland Ave
Florence, SC 29506
(843) 669-3777
Map of Maranatha Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 207 students
Baptist
2624 W Palmetto St
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 665-6395
Map of Montessori School Of Florence
Gr: PK-6 | 145 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 3
Montessori School
510 W Palmetto St
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 629-2920
(1)
Map of Trinity Baptist Church Preschool
Gr: K | 31 students
All-girls | Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
124 W Darlington St
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 662-7015
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Florence County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Center Day School
Gr: PK-5 | 41 students
Christian
534 Azalea Ln
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 669-7380
Map of Faith Christian Academy
Gr: PK-11 | 114 students
Baptist
3919 S Irby St
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 799-6900

Overview

Category
This State (SC)
US
# Schools
15 Schools
# Students
2,607 Students
72,781 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
18%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
234 Teachers
6,619 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
26%
50%
Average Class Size
15 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
3 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1077
(Out of 1600)
1173
Average ACT score
21
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,006
$10,537
Average % on Financial Aid
15%
29%
Average Acceptance Rate
88%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
198 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
76 Students
1,171 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
35 Students
2,053 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
115 Students
3,582 Students
% Black Students
5%
5%
# White Students
1,781 Students
40,580 Students
% White Students
68%
57%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
613 Students
24,080 Students
% of Others Students
23%
33%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Florence County, SC?
The top ranked private schools in Florence County, SC include The King's Academy, The Carolina Academy, and New Prospect Fwb Church & Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Florence County?
14 private schools are located in Florence County.
How diverse are private schools in Florence County?
Florence County private schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the South Carolina private school average of 18%.
What percentage of students in Florence County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Florence County are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Florence County?
87% of private schools in Florence County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Florence County are often viewed compared to one another?

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