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Greenwood County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 868 students in Greenwood County, SC (there are 22 public schools, serving 11,190 public students). 7% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is lower than the South Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
80% of private schools in Greenwood County, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Greenwood County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Cambridge Academy
Cambridge Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 291 students
Sports: 6
103 Eastman St
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 229-2875
(1)
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Map of Eastside Christian School
Eastside Christian School
Gr: NS-12 | 58 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3
Baptist
1908 Highway 72 221 E
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 229-1414
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Greenwood Christian School Photo
Greenwood Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 424 students
Avg. class size: 460 students
Sports: 12
Christian
2026 Woodlawn Rd
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 229-2427
(3)
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Map of Palmetto Christian Academy Of Greenwood
Palmetto Christian Academy Of Greenwood
Gr: PK-12 | 82 students
Christian
308 W Deadfall Rd
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 223-0391
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Map of Zion Temple SDA School
Zion Temple SDA School
Gr: PK-5 | 13 students
Montessori School (Seventh Day Adventist)
1050 Phoenix St
Greenwood, SC 29646
(864) 223-1434
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Greenwood County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Hopewood Academy
Hopewood Academy
Gr: 3-12 | 32 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Christian
229 Grace St
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 943-2004
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Overview

Category
This State (SC)
US
# Schools
5 Schools
# Students
868 Students
72,657 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
80 Teachers
6,620 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
50%
Average Class Size
8 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1120
(Out of 1600)
1176
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,100
$9,669
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.57
# American Indian Students
0 Students
198 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
24 Students
1,169 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
2,040 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
55 Students
3,565 Students
% Black Students
6%
5%
# White Students
734 Students
40,420 Students
% White Students
85%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
44 Students
24,055 Students
% of Others Students
5%
34%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
7 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Greenwood County, SC?
The top ranked private schools in Greenwood County, SC include Eastside Christian School, Greenwood Christian School, and Cambridge Academy.
How many private schools are located in Greenwood County?
5 private schools are located in Greenwood County.
How diverse are private schools in Greenwood County?
Greenwood County private schools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the South Carolina private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Greenwood County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Greenwood County are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Greenwood County?
80% of private schools in Greenwood County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private schools in Greenwood County are often viewed compared to one another?

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