Best Seneca Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 303 students in Seneca, SC (there are 6 public schools, serving 3,910 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Seneca, SC are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
The top-ranked private school in Seneca, SC is Trinity Baptist Preschool.
100% of private schools in Seneca, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Top-Ranked Seneca Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Trinity Baptist Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
210 W South 6th St
Seneca, SC 29678
(864) 882-0285
Gr: PK-K | 71 students
Oconee Christian Academy
(Christian)
(4)
150 His Way Cir
Seneca, SC 29672
(864) 882-6925
Gr: K-12 | 146 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Seneca Baptist Church Kindergarten Llc
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1080 S Oak St
Seneca, SC 29678
(864) 882-6055
Gr: K | 86 students Avg. class size: 15 students

Overview

This Town (Seneca)
This State (SC)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
303 Students
72,852 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
18%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
36 Teachers
6,597 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,310
$10,530

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
198 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
1,171 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
2,053 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
3%
# Black Students
3 Students
3,582 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
142 Students
40,580 Students
% White Students
47%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
155 Students
24,123 Students
% of Others Students
51%
34%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
6 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Seneca, SC?
The top-ranked private schools in Seneca, SC is Trinity Baptist Preschool.
How many private schools are located in Seneca?
3 private schools are located in Seneca.
What percentage of students in Seneca go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Seneca are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Seneca?
100% of private schools in Seneca are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private schools in Seneca are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Seneca include: Trinity Baptist Preschool vs. Oconee Christian Academy

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