For the 2025-26 school year, there are 66 nonsectarian private elementary schools in South Carolina. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in South Carolina.
The top-ranked nonsectarian private elementary schools in South Carolina include Spartanburg Day School, Hammond School, and Camden Military Academy.
Top-Ranked Nonsectarian Private Elementary 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
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: 15 | Extracurrculars: 13 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
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
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
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
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
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
690 Coleman Blvd.
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-0902
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-0902
Gr: 3-12 | 78 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
520 Wilson Hall Road
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 469-3475
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 469-3475
Gr: PK-12 | 851 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Amikids Beaufort
All-boys | Alternative School
60 Honeybee Island Rd
Seabrook, SC 29940
(843) 846-2128
Seabrook, SC 29940
(843) 846-2128
Gr: 7-11 | 19 students
240 Sams Point Rd
Beaufort, SC 29907
(843) 524-3393
Beaufort, SC 29907
(843) 524-3393
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Camperdown Academy![Camperdown Academy Photo - A friendly and welcoming front entrance!]( "Camperdown Academy Photo - A friendly and welcoming front entrance!")
Special Education School
65 Verdae Commons Drive
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 244-8899
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 244-8899
Gr: 1-8 | 182 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Carolina Prep
(8)
212 Roper Mountain Rd Extension
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 385-6020
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 385-6020
Gr: NS-5 | 84 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
2729 Covenant Rd
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 254-0068
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 254-0068
Gr: K-5 | 70 students Avg. class size: 12 students
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