Best Horry County Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 13 private elementary schools serving 2,027 students in Horry County, SC.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the South Carolina private elementary school average acceptance rate of 90%.
93% of private elementary schools in Horry County, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 13
  • # Students Served: 2,027
  • Average Tuition: $6,363
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 49%
  • Acceptance Rate: 95%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 12%
  • View Horry County, SC School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 13
  • # Students Served: 2,027
  • Average Tuition: $6,363
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 49%
  • Acceptance Rate: 95%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 12%
  • View Horry County, SC School Trends

Top Ranked Horry County Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Renaissance Preparatory Academy Photo
Gr: NS-9
Avg. class size: 9 students
3301 33rd Avenue North
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(854) 529-0401
Calvary Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 413 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
4511 Dick Pond Road
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 650-2829
Map of Christian Academy Of Myrtle Beach
Gr: K-12 | 495 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 10
291 Ronald McNair Blvd
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 236-6222
Conway Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 320 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Christian
1200 Medlen Parkway
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 365-2005
(1)
Holy Trinity Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-5 | 80 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
1100 8th Avenue N.
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
(843) 390-4108
(2)
Risen Christ Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-1 | 109 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 7
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
10595 N. Kings Hwy.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(843) 272-8163
(2)
St. Andrew Catholic School Photo
Gr: K-8 | 194 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
3601 N Kings Hwy
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 448-6062
(4)
St. Michael Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
542 Cypress Avenue
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
(843) 651-6795
Bread Of Life Christian Academy Photo
Gr: K-12 | 12 students
Baptist
6149 Ford Taylor Rd
Conway, SC 29527
(843) 397-0649
Map of Chabad Jewish Academy
Gr: K-6 | 65 students
Specialized Curriculum (Jewish)
2803 N Oak St
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 448-0035
Map of Grace Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 57 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 3
Christian
1375 Tory Hill Road
Loris, SC 29569
(843) 756-2135
(1)
Map of Myrtle Beach Seventh-day Adventist Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 14 students
2351 Carolina Forest Blvd
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 957-6713
North Myrtle Beach Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 83 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
9535 Highway 90
Longs, SC 29568
(843) 399-7181
(4)
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Horry County Private Elementary Schools (Closed)

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

Overview

Category
This State (SC)
US
# Schools
14 Schools
# Students
2,027 Students
60,482 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
18%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
217 Teachers
5,910 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
63%
49%
Average Class Size
14 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
1 course
12 courses
Average SAT score
1117
(Out of 1600)
1173

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,363
$10,006
Average Summer Program Cost
$125
$494
Average % on Financial Aid
49%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,280
$3,674
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.53
# American Indian Students
5 Students
183 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
23 Students
1,100 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
97 Students
1,950 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
3%
# Black Students
57 Students
3,347 Students
% Black Students
3%
6%
# White Students
1,561 Students
38,229 Students
% White Students
73%
64%
# 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
384 Students
14,610 Students
% of Others Students
18%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Horry County, SC?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Horry County, SC include Christian Academy Of Myrtle Beach, Calvary Christian School, and Renaissance Preparatory Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Horry County?
13 private elementary schools are located in Horry County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Horry County?
Horry County private elementary schools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the South Carolina private school average of 18%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Horry County?
93% of private elementary schools in Horry County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private elementary schools in Horry County are often viewed compared to one another?

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