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Best South Carolina Private Schools Belonging to National Association of College Admissions Counselors (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools belonging to National Association of College Admissions Counselors serving 3,482 students in South Carolina. You can also find more schools membership associations in South Carolina.
The top-ranked private schools belonging to National Association of College Admissions Counselors in South Carolina include Hammond School, First Presbyterian Academy, and Hilton Head Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 87%, which is lower than the South Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
75% of private schools belonging to National Association of College Admissions Counselors in South Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Christian).

Top-Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Association of College Admissions Counselors in South Carolina (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Christ Church Episcopal School
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(Episcopal)
(3)
245 Cavalier Drive
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 299-1522
Gr: K-12 | 1,224 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Hammond School
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(5)
854 Galway Lane
Columbia, SC 29209
(803) 776-0295
Gr: PK-12 | 1,015 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 31 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
First Presbyterian Academy
First Presbyterian Academy Photo - Academic Enrichment Specials are an essential part of Crusader curriculum from PK3-12th grade. Our littlest Crusaders enjoy activities such as Library, Art, Music, Spanish and exciting Field Trips, to name a few. This adventurous member of our PK4 class is reaching for a yummy apple on a recent field trip to a local apple orchard.
(3)
829 Garlington Road
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 678-5107
Gr: PK-12 | 579 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hilton Head Christian Academy
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Alternative School (Christian)
(3)
3088 Bluffton Parkway
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843) 681-2878
Gr: K-12 | 664 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

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