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Christ Church Episcopal School Top 3 · Most AP Courses (SC)
Porter-Gaud School Top 3 · Largest Endowment (SC)

South Carolina Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES)

Private schools: For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES) serving 2,543 students in South Carolina.
Affiliations: 100% of private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES) in South Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Catholic).
Top schools: The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES) in South Carolina include Christ Church Episcopal School and Porter-Gaud School.
Share of the state: These schools make up 1% of the 288 private schools in South Carolina and 4% of its 60,426 private school students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 3

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 3

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES) 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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Porter-Gaud School Photo
Porter-Gaud School
Gr: 1-12 | 1,059 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 10
Episcopal
300 Albemarle Rd
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 556-3620
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Map of John Paul Ii Catholic School
John Paul Ii Catholic School
Gr: 7-12 | 260 students
Catholic
4211 N Okatie Hwy
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 645-3838
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES) in South Carolina?
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES) in South Carolina include Christ Church Episcopal School and Porter-Gaud School.
How many private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES) are located in South Carolina?
3 private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES) are located in South Carolina.
What percentage of private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES) are religiously affiliated in South Carolina?
100% of private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES) in South Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Catholic).
3
Private Schools
2,543
Students
$24,340
Avg. Tuition
19%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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