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Murrells Inlet Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 110 students in Murrells Inlet, SC, 5% of all K-12 students in Murrells Inlet, SC are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the South Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
100% of private schools in Murrells Inlet, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Murrells Inlet Private Schools (2026-27)

St. Michael Catholic School Photo
St. Michael Catholic School
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
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Murrells Inlet, SC Private School Trends

1
Private Schools
110
Students
$8,000
Avg. Tuition
10
Avg. Class Size
4%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Murrells Inlet)
This State (SC)
# Schools
1 School
434 Schools
# Students
110 Students
72,685 Students
% Students of Color
4%
19%
0.08
0.57
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
198 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
1,169 Students
% Asian Students
0%
2%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
2,040 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
3%
# Black Students
0 Students
3,565 Students
% Black Students
0%
5%
# White Students
158 Students
40,420 Students
% White Students
96%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
0 Students
24,055 Students
% of Others Students
0%
34%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
13 Teachers
6,625 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
85%
50%
Average Class Size
10 students
14 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,000
$9,690
Average % on Financial Aid
65%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,400
$3,592
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
90%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Murrells Inlet, SC?
The top ranked private schools in Murrells Inlet, SC is St. Michael Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Murrells Inlet?
1 private schools are located in Murrells Inlet.
What percentage of students in Murrells Inlet go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Murrells Inlet are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Murrells Inlet?
100% of private schools in Murrells Inlet are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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