Best Greenville County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 64 private schools serving 12,689 students in Greenville County, SC (there are 111 public schools, serving 92,784 public students). 12% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
The average tuition cost is $13,509, which is higher than the South Carolina private school average tuition cost of $10,435.
69% of private schools in Greenville County, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 64
  • # Students Served: 12,689
  • Average Tuition: $13,509
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 21%
  • Acceptance Rate: 91%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 19%
  • View Greenville County, SC School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 64
  • # Students Served: 12,689
  • Average Tuition: $13,509
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 21%
  • Acceptance Rate: 91%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 19%
  • View Greenville County, SC School Trends

Top Ranked Greenville County Private Schools (2026-27)

Christ Church Episcopal School Photo
Gr: K-12 | 1,224 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 11
Episcopal
245 Cavalier Drive
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 299-1522
(3)
Abiding Peace Academy Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 119 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
401 Batesville Rd.
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 288-4867
(3)
Map of Einstein Academy
Gr: 1-8 | 15 students
Special Education School
847 Cleveland St
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 269-8999
(1)
Map of Augusta Road Baptist Church Ki
Gr: PK-K | 83 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1823 Augusta Road
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 232-2713
Bob Jones Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 1,373 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 2
Baptist
1700 Wade Hampton Blvd
Greenville, SC 29614
(864) 770-1395
Map of First Baptist Day School
Gr: PK-K | 219 students
Daycare / Preschool
847 Cleveland St
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 271-2613
First Presbyterian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 579 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 17
829 Garlington Road
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 678-5107
(3)
First Presbyterian Academy Downtown Photo
Gr: PK-1 | 166 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 10
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
200 W Washington St
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 565-0991
Map of Furman University Child Development Center
Gr: PK-K | 26 students
Daycare / Preschool
1501 Dunkon Chaole Rd
Greenville, SC 29617
(864) 246-8933
The Goddard School Photo
Gr: NS-1 | 258 students
Daycare / Preschool
8 Five Forks Plaza Court
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 254-0708
Greenville Classical Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 352 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
400 Brookfield Parkway
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 329-9884
(3)
Greenville Sda School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 34 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Extracurriculars: 9
Seventh Day Adventist
1704 E North Street
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 232-8885
(2)
Hampton Park Christian School Photo
Gr: K-12 | 561 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 11
Baptist
875 State Park Road
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 370-3100
(5)
Map of Haynsworth School
Gr: PK-K | 107 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
228 E Park Ave
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 235-3010
(1)
Map of Immanuel Lutheran School
Gr: PK | 125 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2820 Woodruff Road
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 501-6822
(1)
Map of Mauldin United Methodist Preschool & Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 100 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
100 E Butler Rd
Mauldin, SC 29662
(864) 288-4729
Mitchell Road Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 433 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Presbyterian
207 Mitchell Road
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 268-2210
Our Lady Of The Rosary Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 350 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
2 James Dr
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 277-5350
(6)
Map of Our Saviour Lutheran Preschool
Gr: NS-K | 25 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
2600 Wade Hampton Blvd
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 268-4714
Map of Pleasant View Christian Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 33 students
Baptist
110 Old Rutherford Rd
Taylors, SC 29687
(864) 877-8061
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Greenville County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of The Sunshine House #9
Gr: K | 1 student
Daycare / Preschool
6900 White Horse Rd
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 294-0332

Overview

Category
This State (SC)
US
# Schools
68 Schools
# Students
12,689 Students
72,865 Students
% Average Students of Color
19%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
1,052 Teachers
6,628 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
52%
50%
Average Class Size
15 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1211
(Out of 1600)
1174
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,509
$10,435
Average Summer Program Cost
$818
$474
Average % on Financial Aid
21%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,341
$3,688
Average Acceptance Rate
91%
89%
Average Endowment Size
$23 million
$24.77 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.57
# American Indian Students
18 Students
198 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
163 Students
1,171 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
363 Students
2,053 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%
# Black Students
327 Students
3,582 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
6,042 Students
40,580 Students
% White Students
55%
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
4,047 Students
24,164 Students
% of Others Students
37%
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 County, SC?
The top ranked private schools in Greenville County, SC include First Presbyterian Academy, Veritas Preparatory School, and First Presbyterian Academy Downtown.
How many private schools are located in Greenville County?
64 private schools are located in Greenville County.
How much do private schools cost in Greenville County?
The average tuition cost is $13,509, which is higher than the South Carolina private school average tuition cost of $10,435.
How diverse are private schools in Greenville County?
Greenville County private schools are approximately 19% minority students, which is same as the South Carolina private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Greenville County go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Greenville County are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Greenville County?
69% of private schools in Greenville County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private schools in Greenville County are often viewed compared to one another?

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