For the 2025-26 school year, there are 106 nonsectarian private schools in South Carolina. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in South Carolina.
The top ranked nonsectarian private schools in South Carolina include Spartanburg Day School, Hammond School, and Camden Military Academy.
Top Ranked Nonsectarian Private Schools in South Carolina (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
854 Galway Lane
Columbia, SC 29209
(803) 776-0295
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
198 Cooper Road
Westminster, SC 29693
(864) 647-1885
Westminster, SC 29693
(864) 647-1885
Gr: 5-10 Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
847 Cleveland St
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 269-8999
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 269-8999
Gr: 1-8 | 15 students Tuition listed
172 Rutledge Avenue
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 722-4088
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 722-4088
Gr: PK-12 | 728 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Barclay School
Special Education School
4704 Colonial Dr
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 629-6318
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 629-6318
Gr: Inquire with school | 19 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
81 Academy Road
Saint Matthews, SC 29135
(803) 874-2734
Saint Matthews, SC 29135
(803) 874-2734
Gr: PK-12 | 424 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
103 Eastman St
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 229-2875
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 229-2875
Gr: PK-12 | 369 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
520 Highway 1 N
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 432-6001
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 432-6001
Gr: 7-12 | 267 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2024 Academy Rd
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-5506
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-5506
Gr: PK-12 | 342 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
15 Archdale St
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 377-0315
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 377-0315
Gr: K-8 | 258 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
165 Academy Road
Walterboro, SC 29488
(843) 538-8959
Walterboro, SC 29488
(843) 538-8959
Gr: PK-12 | 535 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 Tuition listed
13 Oakdale Pl
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 573-1033
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 573-1033
Gr: K-8 | 155 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
First Baptist Day School
Daycare / Preschool
847 Cleveland St
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 271-2613
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 271-2613
Gr: PK-K | 219 students
Furman University Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
1501 Dunkon Chaole Rd
Greenville, SC 29617
(864) 246-8933
Greenville, SC 29617
(864) 246-8933
Gr: PK-K | 26 students Tuition listed
The Goddard School![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
868 Gold Hill Road
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 802-2112
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 802-2112
Gr: NS-K | 194 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Goddard School![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
8 Five Forks Plaza Court
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 254-0708
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 254-0708
Gr: NS-1 | 258 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
228 E Park Ave
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 235-3010
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 235-3010
Gr: PK-K | 107 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
11 New Orleans Rd
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 842-8600
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 842-8600
Gr: 6-12 | 115 students Avg. class size: 9 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
8 Fox Grape Rd
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 671-2286
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 671-2286
Gr: NS-12 | 437 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
142 Bunch Ford Rd
Holly Hill, SC 29059
(803) 206-0482
Holly Hill, SC 29059
(803) 206-0482
Gr: PK-12 | 320 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Lowcountry Preparatory School![Lowcountry Preparatory School Photo]( "Lowcountry Preparatory School Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
300 Blue Stem Dr
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-4147
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-4147
Gr: PK-12 | 238 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Macfeat Early Childhood Lab School
Daycare / Preschool
41 Withers/wts Bldg Winthrop Univ
Rock Hill, SC 29733
(803) 323-2219
Rock Hill, SC 29733
(803) 323-2219
Gr: PK-K | 54 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
56 Halsey Blvd
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 723-0664
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 723-0664
Gr: PK-8 | 306 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Montessori School Of Columbia![Montessori School Of Columbia Photo - Upper Elementary guest reading to Primary level students]( "Montessori School Of Columbia Photo - Upper Elementary guest reading to Primary level students")
Montessori School
411 South Maple Street
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 783-8838
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 783-8838
Gr: NS-6 | 139 students Avg. class size: 23 students Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4221 Sheminally Rd
Pamplico, SC 29583
(843) 493-2189
Pamplico, SC 29583
(843) 493-2189
Gr: K-12 | 47 students Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate 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.]( "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
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 795-6708
Gr: NS-K | 286 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
2651 North Rd
Orangeburg, SC 29118
(803) 534-7970
Orangeburg, SC 29118
(803) 534-7970
Gr: PK-12 | 558 students Tuition listed
1114 Orangeburg Road
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-1643
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-1643
Gr: PK-12 | 661 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 27 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
630 Cousar St
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 484-5532
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 484-5532
Gr: PK-12 | 358 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Timothy's Children's Center
Daycare / Preschool
200 South Goose Creek Blvd.
Goose Creek, SC 29445
(843) 553-7175
Goose Creek, SC 29445
(843) 553-7175
Gr: PK-K | 65 students Avg. class size: 9 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1701 Skylyn Drive
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 582-7539
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 582-7539
Gr: PK-12 | 548 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1727 Malphrus Rd
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 726-3673
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 726-3673
Gr: PK-12 | 293 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5001 Hoffmeyer Rd
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 395-9124
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 395-9124
Gr: 6-12 | 403 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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