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Best South Carolina Religiously Affiliated Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 319 religiously affiliated private schools serving 55,247 students in South Carolina (73% of all schools).
The average tuition cost is $8,027, which is lower than the South Carolina private school average tuition cost of $10,534.
The most common religiously affiliated schools are Christian (29% of schools), Baptist (27% of schools) and Catholic (10% of schools).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 319
  • # Students Served: 55,247

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 319
  • # Students Served: 55,247

Top Ranked South Carolina Private Schools by Religious Affiliation (2026)

Religious Affiliation
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
African Methodist Episcopal
4
297
100%
Assembly of God
2
320
37%
Baptist
86
13,278
15%
Catholic
33
8,072
23%
Christian
91
17,938
18%
Church of Christ
1
13
100%
Church of God
1
125
23%
Church of God in Christ
1
28
100%
Church of the Nazarene
2
430
13%
Episcopal
11
5,029
17%
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
3
220
-
Islamic
3
202
48%
Jewish
4
233
22%
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2
234
18%
Mennonite
6
349
7%
Methodist
17
1,704
15%
Other
11
2,341
7%
Other Lutheran
1
30
7%
Pentecostal
4
119
62%
Presbyterian
24
3,905
12%
Seventh Day Adventist
11
261
81%
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
1
119
2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked religiously affiliated private schools in South Carolina?
The top ranked religiously affiliated private schools in South Carolina include Christ Church Episcopal School and Carolina Christian Academy.
How many religiously affiliated private schools are located in South Carolina?
319 religiously affiliated private schools are located in South Carolina.
How much do religiously affiliated private schools cost in South Carolina?
The average tuition cost is $8,027, which is lower than the South Carolina private school average tuition cost of $10,534.

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