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Best South Carolina Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Association of College Admissions Counselors (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private elementary 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 elementary schools belonging to National Association of College Admissions Counselors in South Carolina include Hilton Head Christian Academy, Christ Church Episcopal School, and First Presbyterian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 87%, which is lower than the South Carolina private elementary school average acceptance rate of 90%.
75% of private elementary schools belonging to National Association of College Admissions Counselors in South Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Association of College Admissions Counselors in South Carolina (2026-27)

Christ Church Episcopal School Photo
Christ Church Episcopal School
Gr: K-12 | 1,224 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 11
Episcopal
245 Cavalier Drive
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 299-1522
(3)
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Hammond School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,015 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 31
854 Galway Lane
Columbia, SC 29209
(803) 776-0295
(5)
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First Presbyterian Academy Photo
First Presbyterian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 579 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 17
829 Garlington Road
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 678-5107
(3)
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Hilton Head Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 664 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 28
Alternative School (Christian)
3088 Bluffton Parkway
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843) 681-2878
(3)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Association of College Admissions Counselors in South Carolina?
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Association of College Admissions Counselors in South Carolina include Hilton Head Christian Academy, Christ Church Episcopal School, and First Presbyterian Academy.
How many private elementary schools belonging to National Association of College Admissions Counselors are located in South Carolina?
4 private elementary schools belonging to National Association of College Admissions Counselors are located in South Carolina.
What percentage of private elementary schools belonging to National Association of College Admissions Counselors are religiously affiliated in South Carolina?
75% of private elementary schools belonging to National Association of College Admissions Counselors in South Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Christian).
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Students
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Students of Color
10:1
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