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Top 10 Best South Carolina Private Preschools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 15 private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 6,741 students in South Carolina. You can also find more schools membership associations in South Carolina.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in South Carolina include Spartanburg Day School, Hammond School, and Heathwood Hall Episcopal School.
The average tuition cost is $19,692, which is higher than the South Carolina private preschool average tuition cost of $10,015.
27% of private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in South Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Episcopal).

Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in South Carolina (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Hammond School
Hammond School Photo
(5)
854 Galway Lane
Columbia, SC 29209
(803) 776-0295
Grades: PK-12
| 1,015 students
Ashley Hall
Ashley Hall Photo
All-girls
(8)
172 Rutledge Avenue
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 722-4088
Grades: PK-12
| 728 students
Cambridge Academy
(1)
103 Eastman St
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 229-2875
Grades: PK-12
| 369 students
2024 Academy Rd
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-5506
Grades: PK-12
| 342 students
First Baptist School
(Baptist)
(2)
48 Meeting St
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 722-6646
Grades: PK-12
| 497 students
First Presbyterian Academy Downtown
First Presbyterian Academy Downtown Photo - Our teachers are dedicated to a loving, Christ-centered environment.
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
200 W Washington St
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 565-0991
Grades: PK-1
| 166 students
Heathwood Hall Episcopal School
(Episcopal)
3000 S Beltline Blvd
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 765-2309
Grades: NS-12
| 877 students
8 Fox Grape Rd
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 671-2286
Grades: PK-12
| 437 students
Mason Preparatory School
Mason Preparatory School Photo
(14)
56 Halsey Blvd
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 723-0664
Grades: PK-8
| 306 students
O'Quinn Schools Of Porter Gaud
O'Quinn Schools Of Porter Gaud Photo - Teachers at O'Quinn provide a nurturing environment for student-centered learning.
Daycare / Preschool
1567 Harbor View Rd
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 795-6708
Grades: NS-K
| 286 students
O'Quinn Schools Of Porter-Gaud - Mount Pleasant
O'Quinn Schools Of Porter-Gaud - Mount Pleasant Photo - Teachers at O'Quinn provide a nurturing environment for student-centered learning that fosters each child's self-worth and potential for endless growth.
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
761 S. Shelmore Blvd.
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 881-8506
Grades: PK-1
| 298 students
Spartanburg Day School
Spartanburg Day School Photo
(3)
1701 Skylyn Drive
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 582-7539
Grades: PK-12
| 548 students
Wilson Hall
Wilson Hall Photo
520 Wilson Hall Road
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 469-3475
Grades: PK-12
| 802 students
Beaufort Academy
Beaufort Academy Photo
240 Sams Point Rd
Beaufort, SC 29907
(843) 524-3393
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Coastal Shores Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
8310 Dorchester Rd
North Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 552-4105
Grades: NS
| 70 students

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