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Pickens County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 459 students in Pickens County, SC (there are 28 public schools, serving 18,091 public students). 2% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is same as the South Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
80% of private schools in Pickens County, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Presbyterian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Pickens County (2026-27)

Map of Clemson Montessori School
Clemson Montessori School
Gr: Inquire with school | 92 students
Montessori School
207 Pendleton Rd
Clemson, SC 29631
(864) 654-4483
(1)
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Easley Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 168 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Baptist
461 Saco Lowell Rd
Easley, SC 29640
(864) 855-8000
(1)
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Map of Easley Presbyterian Weeday Kin
Easley Presbyterian Weeday Kin
Gr: NS | 52 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
200 S 1st St
Easley, SC 29640
(864) 859-0737
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Holy Trinity Episcopal Day School Photo
Holy Trinity Episcopal Day School
Gr: NS-PK | 56 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
193 Old Greenville Hwy
Clemson, SC 29631
(864) 654-0298
(1)
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Map of Lakeview Christian School
Lakeview Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Baptist
107 Mauldin Lake Rd
Pickens, SC 29671
(864) 878-6959
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Pickens County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Mt. Olive Christian Academy
Mt. Olive Christian Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 7 students
Baptist
1137 Olive St
Easley, SC 29640
(864) 306-6908
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Map of Soaring Eagles Christian Academy
Soaring Eagles Christian Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 9 students
Christian
121 Pine Dr.
Pickens, SC 29671
(864) 855-6781
(1)
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Overview

Category
This State (SC)
US
# Schools
5 Schools
# Students
459 Students
72,657 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
46 Teachers
6,620 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
48%
50%
Average Class Size
13 students
14 students
Average SAT score
1130
(Out of 1600)
1176

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,650
$9,669
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,200
$474
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.57
# American Indian Students
0 Students
198 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
1,169 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
2,040 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
7 Students
3,565 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
346 Students
40,420 Students
% White Students
68%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
147 Students
24,055 Students
% of Others Students
29%
34%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Pickens County, SC?
5 private schools are located in Pickens County, SC.
How diverse are private schools in Pickens County?
Pickens County private schools are approximately 9% minority students, which is lower than the South Carolina private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Pickens County go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Pickens County are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Pickens County?
80% of private schools in Pickens County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Presbyterian).
Which private schools in Pickens County are often viewed compared to one another?

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