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Ridgeland Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 1,288 students in Ridgeland, SC, 38% of all K-12 students in Ridgeland, SC are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 86%, which is lower than the South Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
80% of private schools in Ridgeland, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Ridgeland Private Schools (2026)

John Paul II Catholic School Photo
John Paul II Catholic School
Gr: 6-12 | 407 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
4211 N Okatie Highway
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 648-3838
(1)
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Thomas Heyward Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 293 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 9
1727 Malphrus Rd
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 726-3673
(1)
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John Paul Ii Catholic School
Gr: 7-12 | 260 students
Catholic
4211 N Okatie Hwy
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 645-3838
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Legacy Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 116 students
Christian
2576 Bee's Creek Rd
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 717-3107
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Step Of Faith Christian Academy Photo
Step Of Faith Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 212 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4
Baptist
9009 Tarboro Road
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 726-6100
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Ridgeland, SC Private School Trends (10-Year)

5
Private Schools
+150.0% (+3 schools) 10-yr
1,288
Students
+125.2% (+716 students) 10-yr
$11,245
Avg. Tuition
+274.8% (+$8,245) 10-yr
16
Avg. Class Size
18%
Students of Color
+260.0% (+13.0 pp) 10-yr
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-40.0% (-6.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Ridgeland)
This State (SC)
# Schools
5 Schools
435 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearRidgeland, SC Total Schools
20255
20245
20234
20223
20213
20203
20193
20183
20172
20162
20152
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# Students
1,288 Students
72,833 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearRidgeland, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
2025263174179
2024258170172
2023246169174
2022283173185
2021256168180
2020244160171
2019240161175
2018240159172
2017255166180
2016255162178
2015286153167
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% Students of Color
18%
18%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearRidgeland, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
202518%18%34%
202418%18%34%
202318%18%33%
202216%18%33%
202116%18%32%
202017%18%32%
201914%17%31%
201814%17%31%
20179%17%32%
20169%17%32%
20155%18%32%
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0.52
0.57

Diversity Score Trends

YearRidgeland, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
20250.530.570.65
20240.520.570.65
20230.480.560.65
20220.480.550.64
20210.400.550.64
20200.350.540.64
20190.290.530.63
20180.290.530.63
20170.380.510.61
20160.380.510.61
20150.430.520.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
198 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
1,171 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearRidgeland, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
20252%2%5%
20242%2%5%
20231%2%5%
20222%2%4%
20211%2%4%
20201%2%4%
20192%2%4%
20182%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
124 Students
2,053 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearRidgeland, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
20259%3%9%
20249%3%9%
20237%2%9%
20225%2%8%
20216%2%9%
20206%2%9%
20195%2%8%
20185%2%8%
20172%1%8%
20162%1%8%
20152%1%8%
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# Black Students
60 Students
3,582 Students
% Black Students
5%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearRidgeland, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
20254%5%7%
20245%5%7%
20235%6%8%
20227%5%7%
20218%5%7%
20208%6%8%
20196%6%7%
20186%6%7%
20171%5%7%
20161%5%7%
20151%6%8%
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# White Students
875 Students
40,580 Students
% White Students
67%
57%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearRidgeland, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
202565%57%52%
202466%57%52%
202370%58%52%
202269%59%54%
202176%60%54%
202080%61%54%
201984%63%56%
201884%63%56%
201776%64%58%
201676%64%58%
201571%64%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
239 Students
24,080 Students
% of Others Students
18%
33%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearRidgeland, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
202520%33%26%
202418%33%26%
202317%32%25%
202217%32%25%
20219%31%25%
20205%29%24%
20193%27%24%
20183%27%23%
201721%28%22%
201621%28%22%
201526%27%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
137 Teachers
6,631 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearRidgeland, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
202510:111:111:1
20249:111:111:1
202311:111:111:1
202212:111:111:1
202111:111:111:1
202010:111:112:1
201911:111:112:1
201811:111:112:1
201711:111:112:1
201611:111:112:1
201515:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
49%
50%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2017-2025)

YearRidgeland, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
202549%50%55%
202449%50%54%
202349%48%54%
202249%48%54%
202149%48%54%
202033%48%54%
201933%49%53%
201833%47%53%
201733%48%53%
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Average Class Size
16 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearRidgeland, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
2025161415
2024161415
2023161415
2022161415
2021161315
2020161315
2019161315
2018161415
2017161415
2016161415
2015161415
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Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearRidgeland, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
2025131213
2024121112
2023121111
2022121011
2021101011
20202911
20192911
20182911
20172910
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Average SAT score
1020
(Out of 1600)
1173

SAT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearRidgeland, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
2025102011731233
2024102011791230
2023102011741228
2022102011751229
2021102011701229
2020102011591226
2019102011601226
2018102011651226
2017102011741233
2016102012041306
2015102011981258
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Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
24

ACT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearRidgeland, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
2025222426
2024222426
2023222426
2022222426
2021222426
2020222425
2019222425
2018222425
2017222425
2016222425
2015222425
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,245
$10,534

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearRidgeland, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
2025$11,095$10,691$15,012
2024$3,000$8,286$13,254
2023$3,000$8,179$12,626
2022$3,000$7,395$12,187
2021$3,000$6,966$11,800
2020$3,000$6,762$11,512
2019$3,000$6,739$11,293
2018$3,000$6,539$11,017
2017$3,000$6,394$10,708
2016$3,000$7,377$10,356
2015$3,000$7,219$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
35%
29%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2021-2025)

YearRidgeland, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
202535%29%34%
202435%29%34%
202332%30%34%
202232%28%33%
202135%29%33%
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
86%
89%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearRidgeland, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
202586%87%81%
202490%89%85%
202390%90%85%
202290%90%85%
202190%89%85%
202090%90%85%
201990%89%85%
201890%90%85%
201790%90%85%
201690%88%85%
201590%90%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Ridgeland, SC?
The top ranked private schools in Ridgeland, SC include Thomas Heyward Academy and John Paul II Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Ridgeland?
5 private schools are located in Ridgeland.
How diverse are private schools in Ridgeland?
Ridgeland private schools are approximately 18% minority students, which is same as the South Carolina private school average of 18%.
What percentage of students in Ridgeland go to private school?
38% of all K-12 students in Ridgeland are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Ridgeland?
80% of private schools in Ridgeland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Ridgeland are often viewed compared to one another?

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