Oakbrook Preparatory School Photo - One of many mission trips our Oakbrook Prep students participate in is the Nicaragua Mission Trip each Spring. Started as a senior project, this mission has taken over 150 students throughout Nicaragua.

Top 10 Best South Carolina Private High Schools Belonging to Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 19 private high schools belonging to Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) serving 12,046 students in South Carolina. You can also find more schools membership associations in South Carolina.
The top ranked private high schools belonging to Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) in South Carolina include Spartanburg Day School, Hammond School, and Camden Military Academy.
The average tuition cost is $15,190, which is higher than the South Carolina private high school average tuition cost of $10,075.
68% of private high schools belonging to Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) in South Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Private High Schools Belonging to Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) in South Carolina (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Hammond School
Hammond School Photo
(5)
854 Galway Lane
Columbia, SC 29209
(803) 776-0295
Grades: PK-12
| 1,015 students
Ben Lippen School
Ben Lippen School Photo - Aerial view of Monticello Road Campus
(Christian)
(11)
7401 Monticello Road
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 807-4000
Grades: NS-12
| 1,038 students
Camden Military Academy
Camden Military Academy Photo - Emphasis on Faith!
All-boys
(2)
520 Highway 1 N
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 432-6001
Grades: 7-12
| 267 students
Cardinal Newman School
Cardinal Newman School Photo
(Catholic)
2945 Alpine Rd
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 782-2814
Grades: 7-12
| 563 students
Christ Church Episcopal School
Christ Church Episcopal School Photo - The thriving arts program gives ample opportunity for the development of creative expression, risk-taking, and poise. Every student is given the opportunity to speak and perform publicly. Several renowned visiting artists work with students each year.
(Episcopal)
(3)
245 Cavalier Drive
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 299-1522
Grades: K-12
| 1,214 students
291 Ronald McNair Blvd
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 236-6222
Grades: K-12
| 495 students
First Baptist School
(Baptist)
(2)
48 Meeting St
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 722-6646
Grades: PK-12
| 497 students
Heritage Academy
Heritage Academy Photo - Welcome to Hilton Head Island!
(2)
11 New Orleans Rd
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 842-8600
Grades: 6-12
| 115 students
Hilton Head Christian Academy
Hilton Head Christian Academy Photo
Alternative School (Christian)
(3)
3088 Bluffton Parkway
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843) 681-2878
Grades: K-12
| 664 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 410 students
Laurence Manning Academy
(Christian)
(2)
1154 Academy Dr
Manning, SC 29102
(803) 435-2114
Grades: PK-12
| 990 students
Oakbrook Preparatory School
Oakbrook Preparatory School Photo - Our boys golf team shown at the 2013 State Championship tournament has won 4 State titles in a row. Starting with the 2013-14 academic year, we now have girls varsity golf along with a middle school team.
(Christian)
(3)
190 Lincoln School Road
Spartanburg, SC 29301
(864) 587-2060
Grades: PK-12
| 441 students
Palmetto Christian Academy
(Christian)
(1)
361 Egypt Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 881-9967
Grades: PK-12
| 732 students
Pinewood Preparatory School
Pinewood Preparatory School Photo
(7)
1114 Orangeburg Road
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-1643
Grades: PK-12
| 661 students
St. Anne School
St. Anne School Photo
(Catholic)
1698 Bird Street
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 324-4814
Grades: PK-12
| 315 students
St. John's Christian Academy
St. John's Christian Academy Photo - Playground Time
(Christian)
204 West Main Street
Moncks Corner, SC 29461
(843) 697-1749
Grades: PK-12
| 388 students
Southside Christian School
Southside Christian School Photo
(Christian)
2211 Woodruff Rd
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 234-7575
Grades: PK-12
| 1,290 students
Spartanburg Day School
Spartanburg Day School Photo
(3)
1701 Skylyn Drive
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 582-7539
Grades: PK-12
| 548 students
5001 Hoffmeyer Rd
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 395-9124
Grades: 6-12
| 403 students

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