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Best South Carolina Private High Schools Belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 12 private high schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) serving 6,022 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 Independent Schools (SAIS) in South Carolina include Pinewood Preparatory School, First Baptist School, and Hammond School.
The average tuition cost is $15,846, which is higher than the South Carolina private high school average tuition cost of $10,080.
33% of private high schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in South Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 12

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 12

Top Ranked Private High Schools Belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in South Carolina (2026-27)

Hammond School Photo
Hammond School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,015 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 31
854 Galway Lane
Columbia, SC 29209
(803) 776-0295
(5)
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Map of First Baptist School
First Baptist School
Gr: PK-12 | 497 students
Baptist
48 Meeting St
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 722-6646
(2)
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Hilton Head Christian Academy Photo
Hilton Head Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 664 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 28
Alternative School (Christian)
3088 Bluffton Parkway
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843) 681-2878
(3)
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Lowcountry Preparatory School Photo
Lowcountry Preparatory School
Gr: PK-12 | 238 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 12
Specialized Curriculum
300 Blue Stem Dr
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-4147
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Mead Hall Episcopal School Photo
Mead Hall Episcopal School
Gr: PK-12 | 367 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 9
Episcopal
129 Pendleton Street, SW
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 648-3223
(2)
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Pinewood Preparatory School Photo
Pinewood Preparatory School
Gr: PK-12 | 661 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 27
1114 Orangeburg Road
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-1643
(7)
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St. Joseph's Catholic School Photo
St. Joseph's Catholic School
Gr: 6-12 | 605 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 18
Catholic
100 Saint Joseph's Drive
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 234-9009
(3)
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Spartanburg Day School Photo
Spartanburg Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 548 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 10
1701 Skylyn Drive
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 582-7539
(3)
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Trinity Collegiate School Photo
Trinity Collegiate School
Gr: 6-12 | 403 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 17
5001 Hoffmeyer Rd
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 395-9124
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Wilson Hall Photo
Wilson Hall
Gr: PK-12 | 851 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 20
520 Wilson Hall Road
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 469-3475
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Sandhills School Photo
Sandhills School
Gr: 1-12 | 109 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 4
Special Education School
1500 Hallbrook Dr
Columbia, SC 29209
(803) 695-1400
(2)
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Trident Academy Photo
Trident Academy
Gr: K-12 | 48 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 6
Special Education School
1455 Wakendaw Rd
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-7046
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in South Carolina?
The top ranked private high schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in South Carolina include Pinewood Preparatory School, First Baptist School, and Hammond School.
How many private high schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) are located in South Carolina?
12 private high schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) are located in South Carolina.
How much do private high schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) cost in South Carolina?
The average tuition cost is $15,846, which is higher than the South Carolina private school average tuition cost of $10,080.
How diverse are private high schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in South Carolina?
South Carolina private high schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) are approximately 14% minority students, which is same as the South Carolina private school average of 14%.
What percentage of private high schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) are religiously affiliated in South Carolina?
33% of private high schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in South Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
12
Private Schools
6,022
Students
$15,846
Avg. Tuition
14%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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