Greenville Classical Academy Photo - Students, Faculty and Staff - September 2017

Best Greenville Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 43 private schools serving 8,738 students in Greenville, SC (there are 57 public schools, serving 42,664 public students). 17% of all K-12 students in Greenville, SC are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
The top-ranked private schools in Greenville, SC include Bob Jones Academy, First Presbyterian Academy Downtown, and Veritas Preparatory School.
The average tuition cost is $14,970, which is higher than the South Carolina private school average tuition cost of $10,517.
67% of private schools in Greenville, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Top-Ranked Greenville Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Christ Church Episcopal School
Christ Church Episcopal School Photo
(Episcopal)
(3)
245 Cavalier Drive
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 299-1522
Gr: K-12 | 1,224 student Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Einstein Academy
Special Education School
(1)
847 Cleveland St
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 269-8999
Gr: 1-8 | 15 students Tuition listed
Augusta Road Baptist Church Ki
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1823 Augusta Road
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 232-2713
Gr: PK-K | 83 students Tuition listed
Bob Jones Academy
Bob Jones Academy Photo - Bob Jones Academy's fine arts program includes art, speech and music. The music program includes two bands, an orchestra and two choirs as well as music lessons offered through Bob Jones University.
(Baptist)
1700 Wade Hampton Blvd
Greenville, SC 29614
(864) 770-1395
Gr: PK-12 | 1,373 student Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
First Baptist Day School
Daycare / Preschool
847 Cleveland St
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 271-2613
Gr: PK-K | 219 students
First Presbyterian Academy
First Presbyterian Academy Photo - Academic Enrichment Specials are an essential part of Crusader curriculum from PK3-12th grade. Our littlest Crusaders enjoy activities such as Library, Art, Music, Spanish and exciting Field Trips, to name a few. This adventurous member of our PK4 class is reaching for a yummy apple on a recent field trip to a local apple orchard.
(3)
829 Garlington Road
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 678-5107
Gr: PK-12 | 579 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
First Presbyterian Academy Downtown
First Presbyterian Academy Downtown Photo - Our teachers are dedicated to a loving, Christ-centered environment.
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
200 W Washington St
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 565-0991
Gr: PK-1 | 166 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Furman University Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
1501 Dunkon Chaole Rd
Greenville, SC 29617
(864) 246-8933
Gr: PK-K | 26 students Tuition listed
Greenville Classical Academy
Greenville Classical Academy Photo - One of GCA's 4th grade students
(Christian)
(3)
400 Brookfield Parkway
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 329-9884
Gr: PK-12 | 274 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Greenville Sda School
Greenville Sda School Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(2)
1704 E North Street
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 232-8885
Gr: PK-8 | 34 students Avg. class size: 13 students Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Hampton Park Christian School
Hampton Park Christian School Photo
(Baptist)
(4)
875 State Park Road
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 370-3100
Gr: K-12 | 537 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Haynsworth School
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
228 E Park Ave
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 235-3010
Gr: PK-K | 107 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Mitchell Road Christian Academy
Mitchell Road Christian Academy Photo
(Presbyterian)
207 Mitchell Road
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 268-2210
Gr: PK-8 | 433 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Of The Rosary Catholic School
Our Lady Of The Rosary Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(6)
2 James Dr
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 277-5350
Gr: PK-12 | 329 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Our Saviour Lutheran Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
2600 Wade Hampton Blvd
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 268-4714
Gr: NS-K | 25 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
St. Anthony Of Padua Catholic School
(Catholic)
(2)
311 Gower St
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 271-0167
Gr: PK-5 | 140 students
St. Joseph's Catholic School
St. Joseph's Catholic School Photo - Students enjoy Community Time together in the new building.
(Catholic)
(1)
100 Saint Joseph's Drive
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 234-9009
Gr: 6-12 | 605 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition listed
St. Marys Catholic School
St. Marys Catholic School Photo - St. Mary's Elementary School
(Catholic)
101 Hampton Ave
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 271-3870
Gr: PK-8 | 342 students Avg. class size: 29 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Tabernacle Christian School
(Baptist)
3931 White Horse Road
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 269-2760
Gr: PK-12 | 139 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Veritas Preparatory School
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
701 Cleveland Street
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 309-0511
Gr: K-12 | 387 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Abundant Life Christian School
Abundant Life Christian School Photo - We like to make learning fun.
(Christian)
630 Farrs Bridge Road
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 246-1055
Gr: PK-8 | 57 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Aldersgate Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
7 Shannon Dr
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 268-5028
Gr: PK-K | 105 students Tuition listed
Berea First Baptist Kindergar
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
529 Farr's Bridge Rd
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 294-9001
Gr: PK-K | 64 students
Best Skills Academy
(Christian)
28 Bolt St
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 977-1285
Gr: 8 | 1 student
Camperdown Academy
Camperdown Academy Photo - A friendly and welcoming front entrance!
Special Education School
65 Verdae Commons Drive
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 244-8899
Gr: 1-8 | 182 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Carolina Prep
(8)
212 Roper Mountain Rd Extension
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 385-6020
Gr: NS-5 | 84 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Chandler School
Special Education School
2900 Augusta St
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 991-8443
Gr: K-8 | 52 students
Christ Church Episcopal Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
10 N Church St
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 233-7612
Gr: PK-K | 61 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Early Childhood Child Care Lea
Daycare / Preschool
4317 E North Street Ext
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 268-5580
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
Edward Rd Baptist Church Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1050 Edwards Rd
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 292-0194
Gr: PK-K | 71 students
Footprints Christian Academy
(Christian)
28 Bob St
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 329-7348
Gr: PK-6 | 22 students
Fuller Normal Industrial Institute
(Pentecostal)
901 Anderson Road
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 271-3646
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students
Greenville Memorial Childcare Center
Daycare / Preschool
872 W Faris Rd
Greenville, SC 29605
(410) 341-0333
Gr: PK-K | 25 students
Hampton Heights Child Dev Center
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
2511 Wade Hampton Blvd
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 268-7706
Gr: PK-K | 92 students
Hope Academy
Special Education School
2131 Woodruff Rd Ste 2100
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 676-0028
Gr: K-12 | 54 students
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Greenville, South Carolina Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
6900 White Horse Rd
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 294-0332
Gr: K | 1 student

Overview

This Town (Greenville)
This State (SC)
# Schools
43 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
8,738 Students
72,835 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
18%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
775 Teachers
6,577 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
49%
50%
Average Class Size
16 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1218
(Out of 1600)
1173
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,970
$10,517
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,138
$494
Average % on Financial Aid
19%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,968
$3,642
Average Acceptance Rate
91%
89%
Average Endowment Size
$23 million
$40.86 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.57
# American Indian Students
14 Students
198 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
56 Students
1,171 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
149 Students
2,053 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
152 Students
3,584 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
4,200 Students
40,584 Students
% White Students
60%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
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
2,478 Students
24,126 Students
% of Others Students
35%
34%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Greenville, SC?
The top-ranked private schools in Greenville, SC include Bob Jones Academy, First Presbyterian Academy Downtown, and Veritas Preparatory School.
How many private schools are located in Greenville?
43 private schools are located in Greenville.
How much do private schools cost in Greenville?
The average tuition cost is $14,970, which is higher than the South Carolina private school average tuition cost of $10,517.
How diverse are private schools in Greenville?
Greenville private schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the South Carolina private school average of 18%.
What percentage of students in Greenville go to private school?
17% of all K-12 students in Greenville are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Greenville?
67% of private schools in Greenville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private schools in Greenville are often viewed compared to one another?

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