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.

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 6,790 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 $19,745, which is higher than the South Carolina private preschool average tuition cost of $10,066.
33% 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
Quick Facts
Hammond School
Hammond School Photo
(5)
854 Galway Lane
Columbia, SC 29209
(803) 776-0295
Gr: PK-12 | 1,015 student Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 31 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ashley Hall
Ashley Hall Photo
All-girls
(8)
172 Rutledge Avenue
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 722-4088
Gr: PK-12 | 728 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cambridge Academy
(1)
103 Eastman St
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 229-2875
Gr: PK-12 | 369 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
2024 Academy Rd
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-5506
Gr: PK-12 | 342 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
First Baptist School
(Baptist)
(2)
48 Meeting St
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 722-6646
Gr: PK-12 | 497 students Tuition listed
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
Gr: PK-1 | 166 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Heathwood Hall Episcopal School
(Episcopal)
3000 S Beltline Blvd
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 765-2309
Gr: NS-12 | 877 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
8 Fox Grape Rd
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 671-2286
Gr: PK-12 | 437 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mason Preparatory School
Mason Preparatory School Photo
(14)
56 Halsey Blvd
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 723-0664
Gr: PK-8 | 306 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
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
Gr: NS-K | 286 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
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 (Episcopal)
(1)
761 S. Shelmore Blvd.
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 881-8506
Gr: PK-1 | 298 students Tuition listed
Spartanburg Day School
Spartanburg Day School Photo
(3)
1701 Skylyn Drive
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 582-7539
Gr: PK-12 | 548 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Wilson Hall
Wilson Hall Photo
520 Wilson Hall Road
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 469-3475
Gr: PK-12 | 851 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Beaufort Academy
Beaufort Academy Photo
240 Sams Point Rd
Beaufort, SC 29907
(843) 524-3393
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Coastal Shores Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
8310 Dorchester Rd
North Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 552-4105
Gr: NS | 70 students Tuition listed

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