Risen Christ Christian Academy Photo

Best Horry County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 private schools serving 2,153 students in Horry County, SC (there are 61 public schools, serving 49,181 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Horry County, SC are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
The top-ranked private schools in Horry County, SC include Renaissance Preparatory Academy, Risen Christ Christian Academy, and Conway Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the South Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
88% of private schools in Horry County, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Horry County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
3301 33rd Avenue North
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(854) 529-0401
Gr: NS-9 Avg. class size: 9 students Tuition listed
Risen Christ Christian Academy
Risen Christ Christian Academy Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(2)
10595 N. Kings Hwy.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(843) 272-8163
Gr: PK-12 | 109 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Calvary Christian School
Calvary Christian School Photo
(Christian)
4511 Dick Pond Road
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 650-2829
Gr: PK-12 | 418 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
291 Ronald McNair Blvd
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 236-6222
Gr: K-12 | 495 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 12 Tuition listed
Conway Christian School
Conway Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(1)
1200 Medlen Parkway
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 365-2005
Gr: PK-12 | 320 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Trinity Catholic School
Holy Trinity Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
1100 8th Avenue N.
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
(843) 390-4108
Gr: PK-5 | 73 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Andrew Catholic School
St. Andrew Catholic School Photo - The Legacy Continues ... Children of St. Andrew Alumni
(Catholic)
(4)
3601 N Kings Hwy
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 448-6062
Gr: K-8 | 194 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Michael Catholic School
St. Michael Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
542 Cypress Avenue
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
(843) 651-6795
Gr: PK-8 | 93 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bread Of Life Christian Academy
Bread Of Life Christian Academy Photo
(Baptist)
6149 Ford Taylor Rd
Conway, SC 29527
(843) 397-0649
Gr: K-12 | 12 students Tuition listed
Chabad Jewish Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
2803 N Oak St
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 448-0035
Gr: K-6 | 65 students
First Baptist Weeschool
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
711 16th Ave N
Myrtle Beach, SC 29575
(843) 477-0328
Gr: PK-K | 78 students
Grace Christian School
(Christian)
(1)
1375 Tory Hill Road
Loris, SC 29569
(843) 756-2135
Gr: PK-12 | 57 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 3
Learning Tree (the)
Daycare / Preschool
2061 Glenns Bay Rd
Myrtle Beach, SC 29575
(843) 650-8733
Gr: K | 67 students
2351 Carolina Forest Blvd
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 957-6713
Gr: K-8 | 14 students
North Myrtle Beach Christian School
North Myrtle Beach Christian School Photo - North Myrtle Beach Christian SchoolHome of the Stallions"Transforming Students, Impacting the World"
(Christian)
(4)
9535 Highway 90
Longs, SC 29568
(843) 399-7181
Gr: PK-12 | 83 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Horry County, South Carolina

Horry County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The Lords Children (Closed 2025)
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
818 Jordan Rd
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
(843) 280-5434
Gr: PK-K | 47 students

Overview

This County (Horry County)
This State (SC)
# Schools
16 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,153 Students
72,892 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
18%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
196 Teachers
6,577 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
63%
50%
Average Class Size
14 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
3 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1117
(Out of 1600)
1173

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,252
$10,691
Average Summer Program Cost
$125
$494
Average % on Financial Aid
49%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,280
$3,642
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.57
# American Indian Students
5 Students
198 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
23 Students
1,171 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
97 Students
2,053 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
3%
# Black Students
57 Students
3,584 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
1,580 Students
40,584 Students
% White Students
70%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
508 Students
24,178 Students
% of Others Students
22%
34%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Horry County, SC?
The top-ranked private schools in Horry County, SC include Renaissance Preparatory Academy, Risen Christ Christian Academy, and Conway Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Horry County?
15 private schools are located in Horry County.
How diverse are private schools in Horry County?
Horry County private schools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the South Carolina private school average of 18%.
What percentage of students in Horry County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Horry County are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Horry County?
88% of private schools in Horry County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Horry County are often viewed compared to one another?

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