For the 2025 school year, there are 79 nonsectarian private preschools in South Carolina. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in South Carolina.
The top ranked nonsectarian private preschools in South Carolina include Spartanburg Day School, Hammond School, and Ashley Hall.
Top Ranked Nonsectarian Private Preschools in South Carolina (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
172 Rutledge Avenue
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 722-4088
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 722-4088
Grades: PK-12
| 728 students
2024 Academy Rd
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-5506
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-5506
Grades: PK-12
| 342 students
165 Academy Road
Walterboro, SC 29488
(843) 538-8959
Walterboro, SC 29488
(843) 538-8959
Grades: PK-12
| 535 students
First Baptist Day School
Daycare / Preschool
847 Cleveland St
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 271-2613
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 271-2613
Grades: 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
Grades: PK-K
| 26 students
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
Grades: NS-K
| 194 students
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
Grades: NS-1
| 258 students
228 E Park Ave
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 235-3010
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 235-3010
Grades: PK-K
| 107 students
8 Fox Grape Rd
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 671-2286
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 671-2286
Grades: PK-12
| 437 students
142 Bunch Ford Rd
Holly Hill, SC 29059
(803) 206-0482
Holly Hill, SC 29059
(803) 206-0482
Grades: PK-12
| 320 students
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
Grades: PK-K
| 54 students
56 Halsey Blvd
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 723-0664
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 723-0664
Grades: PK-8
| 306 students
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
Grades: NS-6
| 139 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.]( "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
Grades: NS-K
| 286 students
761 S. Shelmore Blvd.
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 881-8506
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 881-8506
Grades: PK-1
| 298 students
2651 North Rd
Orangeburg, SC 29118
(803) 534-7970
Orangeburg, SC 29118
(803) 534-7970
Grades: PK-12
| 558 students
1114 Orangeburg Road
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-1643
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-1643
Grades: PK-12
| 661 students
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
Grades: PK-K
| 65 students
1701 Skylyn Drive
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 582-7539
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 582-7539
Grades: PK-12
| 548 students
1727 Malphrus Rd
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 726-3673
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 726-3673
Grades: PK-12
| 293 students
Carolina Prep
(8)
212 Roper Mountain Rd Extension
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 385-6020
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 385-6020
Grades: NS-5
| 84 students
56 Leinbach Dr
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 571-1140
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 571-1140
Grades: NS-6
| 125 students
Chesterbrook Academy
Daycare / Preschool
1050 Wildwood Centre Dr
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 699-9988
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 699-9988
Grades: PK-K
| 71 students
Crowfield Academy
Daycare / Preschool
240 Westview Blvd
Goose Creek, SC 29445
(843) 863-1803
Goose Creek, SC 29445
(843) 863-1803
Grades: PK-K
| 26 students
Early Childhood Child Care Lea
Daycare / Preschool
4317 E North Street Ext
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 268-5580
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 268-5580
Grades: PK-K
| 65 students
Five Oaks Academy![Five Oaks Academy Photo]( "Five Oaks Academy Photo")
Montessori School
1101 Jonesville rd
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 228-1881
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 228-1881
Grades: PK-8
| 253 students
Greenville Memorial Childcare Center
Daycare / Preschool
872 W Faris Rd
Greenville, SC 29605
(410) 341-0333
Greenville, SC 29605
(410) 341-0333
Grades: PK-K
| 25 students
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