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Best South Carolina Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 29 private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) serving 6,970 students in South Carolina. You can also find more schools membership associations in South Carolina.
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in South Carolina include Cardinal Newman School, St. Andrew Catholic School, and John Paul II Catholic School.
The average tuition cost is $9,201, which is lower than the South Carolina private elementary school average tuition cost of $9,324.
100% of private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in South Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 29

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 29

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in South Carolina (2026-27)

Map of Blessed Sacrament School
Blessed Sacrament School
Gr: PK-8 | 285 students
Catholic
7 Saint Teresa Dr
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 766-2128
(3)
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Cardinal Newman School Photo
Cardinal Newman School
Gr: 7-12 | 563 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 23
Catholic
2945 Alpine Rd
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 782-2814
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Map of Christ Our King-Stella Maris School
Christ Our King-Stella Maris School
Gr: PK-8 | 650 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
1183 Russell Drive
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-4721
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Holy Trinity Catholic School Photo
Holy Trinity Catholic School
Gr: PK-5 | 80 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
1100 8th Avenue N.
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
(843) 390-4108
(2)
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John Paul II Catholic School Photo
John Paul II Catholic School
Gr: 6-12 | 407 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
4211 N Okatie Highway
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 648-3838
(1)
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Our Lady Of The Rosary Catholic School Photo
Our Lady Of The Rosary Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 350 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
2 James Dr
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 277-5350
(6)
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St. Andrew Catholic School Photo
St. Andrew Catholic School
Gr: K-8 | 194 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
3601 N Kings Hwy
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 448-6062
(4)
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St. Anne School Photo
St. Anne School
Gr: PK-12 | 315 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
1698 Bird Street
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 324-4814
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Map of St. Anthony Of Padua Catholic School
St. Anthony Of Padua Catholic School
Gr: PK-5 | 140 students
Catholic
311 Gower St
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 271-0167
(2)
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St. John Catholic School Photo
St. John Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 66 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
3921 Saint John's Ave
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 744-3901
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St. John Neumann Catholic School Photo
St. John Neumann Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 293 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 19
Catholic
721 Polo Rd
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 788-1367
(5)
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St. Joseph Catholic School Photo
St. Joseph Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
1200 Cornelia Road
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 760-1619
(9)
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St. Joseph School Photo
St. Joseph School
Gr: PK-6 | 261 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
3700 Devine Street
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 254-6736
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St. Joseph's Catholic School Photo
St. Joseph's Catholic School
Gr: 6-12 | 605 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 18
Catholic
100 Saint Joseph's Drive
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 234-9009
(3)
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St. Mary Help Of Christians Catholic School Photo
St. Mary Help Of Christians Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
118 York St SE
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 649-2071
(3)
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St. Marys Catholic School Photo
St. Marys Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 342 students
Avg. class size: 29 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
101 Hampton Ave
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 271-3870
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St. Michael Catholic School Photo
St. Michael Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
542 Cypress Avenue
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
(843) 651-6795
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Map of St. Paul The Apostle Catholic School
St. Paul The Apostle Catholic School
Gr: PK-4 | 69 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
152 Alabama Street
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 582-6645
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St. Peters Catholic School Photo
St. Peters Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 215 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
1035 Hampton St
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 252-8285
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Map of St. Peters Catholic School
St. Peters Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 180 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
70 Lady's Island Dr
Beaufort, SC 29907
(843) 476-0053
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in South Carolina?
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in South Carolina include Cardinal Newman School, St. Andrew Catholic School, and John Paul II Catholic School.
How many private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are located in South Carolina?
29 private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are located in South Carolina.
How much do private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) cost in South Carolina?
The average tuition cost is $9,201, which is lower than the South Carolina private school average tuition cost of $9,324.
How diverse are private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in South Carolina?
South Carolina private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are approximately 25% minority students, which is higher than the South Carolina private school average of 18%.
What percentage of private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are religiously affiliated in South Carolina?
100% of private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in South Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
29
Private Schools
6,970
Students
$9,201
Avg. Tuition
25%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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