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Ridgeland Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 90%.
80% of private schools in Ridgeland, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Ridgeland Private Schools (2026-27)

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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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Map of Thomas Heyward Academy
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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Map of John Paul Ii Catholic School
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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Map of Legacy Christian Academy
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

5
Private Schools
1,288
Students
$11,245
Avg. Tuition
16
Avg. Class Size
18%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Ridgeland)
This State (SC)
# Schools
5 Schools
434 Schools
# Students
1,288 Students
72,685 Students
% Students of Color
18%
19%
0.52
0.57
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
198 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
12 Students
1,169 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
124 Students
2,040 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
3%
# Black Students
60 Students
3,565 Students
% Black Students
5%
5%
# White Students
875 Students
40,420 Students
% White Students
67%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
239 Students
24,055 Students
% of Others Students
18%
34%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
137 Teachers
6,625 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
49%
50%
Average Class Size
16 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1020
(Out of 1600)
1176
Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
24
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,245
$9,690
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
29%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
86%
90%
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 John Paul II Catholic School and Thomas Heyward Academy.
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 lower than the South Carolina private school average of 19%.
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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