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Ridgeland Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private elementary schools serving 1,288 students in Ridgeland, SC.
The average acceptance rate is 86%, which is lower than the South Carolina private elementary school average acceptance rate of 90%.
80% of private elementary schools in Ridgeland, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Ridgeland Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

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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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
288 Schools
# Students
1,288 Students
60,426 Students
% Students of Color
18%
18%
0.52
0.53
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
183 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
12 Students
1,098 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
124 Students
1,937 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
3%
# Black Students
60 Students
3,330 Students
% Black Students
5%
6%
# White Students
875 Students
38,069 Students
% White Students
67%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
239 Students
14,625 Students
% of Others Students
18%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
137 Teachers
5,902 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
% 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)
1177
Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
24
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,245
$9,387
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 elementary schools in Ridgeland, SC?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Ridgeland, SC include John Paul II Catholic School and Thomas Heyward Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Ridgeland?
5 private elementary schools are located in Ridgeland.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Ridgeland?
Ridgeland private elementary schools are approximately 18% minority students, which is same as the South Carolina private school average of 18%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Ridgeland?
80% of private elementary schools in Ridgeland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private elementary schools in Ridgeland are often viewed compared to one another?

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