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Abiding Peace Academy
Southside Christian School Top 15 · Highest Avg. ACT Score (SC)
The Goddard School Top 10 · Lowest Acceptance Rate (SC)

Simpsonville Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 2,342 students in Simpsonville, SC, 13% of all K-12 students in Simpsonville, SC are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is same as the South Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
56% of private schools in Simpsonville, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 2,342
  • Average Tuition: $11,965
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 23%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 17%
  • View Simpsonville, SC School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 2,342
  • Average Tuition: $11,965
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 23%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 17%
  • View Simpsonville, SC School Trends

Top Ranked Simpsonville Private Schools (2026-27)

Abiding Peace Academy Photo
Abiding Peace Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 119 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
401 Batesville Rd.
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 288-4867
(3)
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-1 | 258 students
Daycare / Preschool
8 Five Forks Plaza Court
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 254-0708
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Map of Immanuel Lutheran School
Immanuel Lutheran School
Gr: PK | 125 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2820 Woodruff Road
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 501-6822
(1)
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Southside Christian School Photo
Southside Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,290 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
2211 Woodruff Rd
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 234-7575
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Map of Celebration Christian Academy & Preschool
Celebration Christian Academy & Preschool
Gr: NS-PK | 45 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1441 Jonesville Rd
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 688-2900
(1)
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Map of E Georgia Rd Baptist Church
E Georgia Rd Baptist Church
Gr: PK-12 | 101 students
Baptist
Po Box 189
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 688-2590
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Five Oaks Academy Photo
Five Oaks Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 253 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 14
Montessori School
1101 Jonesville rd
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 228-1881
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Map of Primrose School Of Simpsonville At Five Forks
Primrose School Of Simpsonville At Five Forks
Gr: PK-1 | 151 students
Daycare / Preschool
2255 Woodruff Rd
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 729-8811
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Map of Simpsonville KinderCare
Simpsonville KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
700 W Georgia Rd
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 228-6804
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Simpsonville, SC Private School Trends

9
Private Schools
2,342
Students
$11,965
Avg. Tuition
12
Avg. Class Size
17%
Students of Color
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Simpsonville)
This State (SC)
# Schools
9 Schools
433 Schools
# Students
2,342 Students
72,657 Students
% Students of Color
17%
19%
0.58
0.57
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
3 Students
198 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
44 Students
1,169 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
46 Students
2,040 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
109 Students
3,565 Students
% Black Students
5%
5%
# White Students
1,187 Students
40,420 Students
% White Students
52%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
908 Students
24,055 Students
% of Others Students
39%
34%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
147 Teachers
6,620 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
50%
Average Class Size
12 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1172
(Out of 1600)
1176
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
24
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,965
$9,669
Average Summer Program Cost
$180
$474
Average % on Financial Aid
23%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,771
$3,592
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
90%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Simpsonville, SC?
The top ranked private schools in Simpsonville, SC include Southside Christian School, The Goddard School, and Immanuel Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Simpsonville?
9 private schools are located in Simpsonville.
How diverse are private schools in Simpsonville?
Simpsonville private schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the South Carolina private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Simpsonville go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Simpsonville are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Simpsonville?
56% of private schools in Simpsonville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private schools in Simpsonville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Simpsonville include: Simpsonville KinderCare vs. The Goddard School

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