Calvary Christian School Photo

Best Horry County Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private high schools serving 1,455 students in Horry County, SC.
The top-ranked private high schools in Horry County, SC include Renaissance Preparatory Academy, Calvary Christian School, and Conway Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the South Carolina private high school average acceptance rate of 90%.
88% of private high schools in Horry County, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

Top-Ranked Horry County Private High 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
Calvary Christian School
Calvary Christian School Photo
(Christian)
4511 Dick Pond Road
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 650-2829
Gr: PK-12 | 413 students Sports: 8 | 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
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
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
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
8 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,455 Students
46,802 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
14%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
133 Teachers
4,503 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
50%
Average Class Size
13 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
1 course
12 courses
Average SAT score
1117
(Out of 1600)
1172

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,506
$10,240
Average Summer Program Cost
$125
$423
Average % on Financial Aid
43%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$4,459
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.47
# American Indian Students
3 Students
166 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
19 Students
749 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
49 Students
1,177 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
3%
# Black Students
47 Students
2,276 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
1,062 Students
31,989 Students
% White Students
72%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
21 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
293 Students
9,627 Students
% of Others Students
20%
21%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Horry County, SC?
The top-ranked private high schools in Horry County, SC include Renaissance Preparatory Academy, Calvary Christian School, and Conway Christian School.
How many private high schools are located in Horry County?
7 private high schools are located in Horry County.
How diverse are private high schools in Horry County?
Horry County private high schools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the South Carolina private school average of 14%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Horry County?
88% of private high schools in Horry County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).
Which private high schools in Horry County are often viewed compared to one another?

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