Spartanburg Christian Academy Photo

Best South Carolina Private High Schools Belonging to South Carolina Independent Schools Association (SCISA (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 13 private high schools belonging to South Carolina Independent Schools Association (SCISA serving 5,627 students in South Carolina. You can also find more schools membership associations in South Carolina.
The top ranked private high schools belonging to South Carolina Independent Schools Association (SCISA in South Carolina include Spartanburg Christian Academy, Ben Lippen School, and First Presbyterian Academy.
The average tuition cost is $14,342, which is higher than the South Carolina private high school average tuition cost of $10,143.
77% of private high schools belonging to South Carolina Independent Schools Association (SCISA in South Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top Ranked Private High Schools Belonging to South Carolina Independent Schools Association (SCISA in South Carolina (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Spartanburg Christian Academy
Spartanburg Christian Academy Photo
(Baptist)
(1)
8740 Asheville Hwy
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 578-4238
Gr: PK-12 | 703 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 40 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ben Lippen School
Ben Lippen School Photo - Aerial view of Monticello Road Campus
(Christian)
(11)
7401 Monticello Road
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 807-4000
Gr: NS-12 | 1,038 student Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition listed
Beverly White
Beverly White Photo
(Christian)
PO Box 413
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 381-5248
Gr: NS-12 | 8 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3
First Presbyterian Academy
First Presbyterian Academy Photo - Academic Enrichment Specials are an essential part of Crusader curriculum from PK3-12th grade. Our littlest Crusaders enjoy activities such as Library, Art, Music, Spanish and exciting Field Trips, to name a few. This adventurous member of our PK4 class is reaching for a yummy apple on a recent field trip to a local apple orchard.
(3)
829 Garlington Road
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 678-5107
Gr: PK-12 | 579 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hilton Head Christian Academy
Hilton Head Christian Academy Photo
Alternative School (Christian)
(3)
3088 Bluffton Parkway
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843) 681-2878
Gr: K-12 | 664 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
302 Burroughs Ave
Beaufort, SC 29902
(843) 522-0660
Gr: PK-12 | 378 students Sports: 9 Tuition listed
James Island Christian School
James Island Christian School Photo - Welcome to JICS!
(Christian)
(5)
15 Crosscreek Drive
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 795-1762
Gr: PK-10 | 282 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
John Paul II Catholic School
John Paul II Catholic School Photo - Welcome to John Paul II Catholic School! Please submit an inquiry or call our front office to set up a time to come in and tour our school. We are happy to answer any questions you may have.
(Catholic)
(1)
4211 N Okatie Highway
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 648-3838
Gr: 6-12 | 410 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
Lowcountry Preparatory School
Lowcountry Preparatory School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
300 Blue Stem Dr
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-4147
Gr: PK-12 | 238 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Northside Christian Academy
Northside Christian Academy Photo - Lexington campus opened in 2011 and is home to grades k4 through 12th.
(Christian)
(1)
4347 Sunset Blvd
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 520-5656
Gr: PK-12 | 985 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
South Aiken Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
(3)
980 Dougherty Rd
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 648-7871
Gr: PK-12 | 283 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Beaufort Academy
Beaufort Academy Photo
240 Sams Point Rd
Beaufort, SC 29907
(843) 524-3393
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Trident Academy
Trident Academy Photo - Trident's teachers attend to each student's individual learning needs at their pace and their level in order to build a strong foundation for life.
Special Education School
1455 Wakendaw Rd
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-7046
Gr: K-12 | 59 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

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