St. Anthony Catholic School Photo - 5th graders investigate the properties of salt water.

Best Florence County Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 15 private schools serving 2,683 students in Florence County, SC (there are 41 public schools, serving 22,386 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in Florence County, SC are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
The top ranked private schools in Florence County, SC include The Carolina Academy, Ebenezer Baptist Weekday Ministry, and Florence Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the South Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
88% of private schools in Florence County, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Top Ranked Florence County Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The Carolina Academy
(Baptist)
351 N Country Club Rd
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-5485
Gr: PK-12 | 382 students Tuition listed
Ebenezer Baptist Weekday Ministry
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
524 S Ebenezer Rd
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-9699
Gr: PK-K | 100 students
Florence Christian School
Florence Christian School Photo
(Baptist)
(13)
101 Frank Monroe Drive
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 662-0454
Gr: PK-12 | 639 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 5
The King's Academy
(Christian)
1015 S Ebenezer Rd
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 661-7464
Gr: PK-12 | 334 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4221 Sheminally Rd
Pamplico, SC 29583
(843) 493-2189
Gr: K-12 | 47 students Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed
All Saints' Episcopal Day School
All Saints' Episcopal Day School Photo
(Episcopal)
1425 Cherokee Rd
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 662-8134
Gr: PK-6 | 252 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Calvary Baptist Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
(1)
915 Cherokee Rd
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 667-1798
Gr: PK-K | 183 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Center Day School
(Christian)
534 Azalea Ln
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 669-7380
Gr: PK-5 | 41 students
Florence Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3605 Advent Lane
Florence, SC 29506
(843) 669-9858
Gr: 1-8 | 19 students
Highland Park Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
(1)
1300 2nd Loop Rd
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 662-1242
Gr: PK-K | 68 students
Jack J Hanna Junior Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
803 Oakland Ave
Florence, SC 29506
(843) 669-3777
Gr: 1-5 | 9 students
Maranatha Christian School
(Baptist)
2624 W Palmetto St
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 665-6395
Gr: K-12 | 207 students Tuition listed
Montessori School Of Florence
Montessori School
(1)
510 W Palmetto St
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 629-2920
Gr: PK-6 | 145 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
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
Gr: PK-8 | 124 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Trinity Baptist Church Preschool
All-girls | Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
124 W Darlington St
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 662-7015
Gr: K | 31 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Florence County, South Carolina

Florence County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
3919 S Irby St
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 799-6900
Gr: PK-11 | 114 students

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 Carolina Academy, Ebenezer Baptist Weekday Ministry, and Florence Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Florence County?
15 private schools are located in Florence County.
How diverse are private schools in Florence County?
Florence County 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 County go to private school?
11% 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?
88% of private schools in Florence County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private schools in Florence County are often viewed compared to one another?

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