Spartanburg County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 20 private schools serving 3,335 students in Spartanburg County, SC (there are 83 public schools, serving 55,543 public students). 6% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is lower than the South Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
81% of private schools in Spartanburg County, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 20
  • # Students Served: 3,335
  • Average Tuition: $4,962
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 25%
  • Acceptance Rate: 85%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 16%
  • View Spartanburg County, SC School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 20
  • # Students Served: 3,335
  • Average Tuition: $4,962
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 25%
  • Acceptance Rate: 85%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 16%
  • View Spartanburg County, SC School Trends

Top Ranked Spartanburg County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Bethel Child Enrichment
Gr: PK-K | 38 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
245 S Church Street
Spartanburg, SC 29306
(864) 585-8356
Map of Eddlemon Adventist School
Gr: K-8 | 35 students
Sports: 3
Seventh Day Adventist
1217 John B White Sr Blvd
Spartanburg, SC 29306
(864) 567-2234
(4)
Map of First Baptist Weekday Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 32 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
250 E Main St
Spartanburg, SC 29306
(864) 699-4219
Oakbrook Preparatory School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 407 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 14
Christian
190 Lincoln School Road
Spartanburg, SC 29301
(864) 587-2060
(3)
Map of St. Paul The Apostle Catholic School
Gr: PK-4 | 69 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
152 Alabama Street
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 582-6645
Map of St. Paul United Methodist Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 120 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
1320 Fernwood Glendale Rd
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 582-2068
Spartanburg Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 703 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 40
Baptist
8740 Asheville Hwy
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 578-4238
(1)
Spartanburg Day School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 548 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 10
1701 Skylyn Drive
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 582-7539
(3)
Map of Inman Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 130 students
Christian
90 Blackstock Road
Inman, SC 29349
(864) 472-2863
Map of Legacy Christian School
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
Daycare / Preschool (Church of God in Christ)
150 Kensington Dr
Spartanburg, SC 29306
(864) 707-5651
Lighthouse Christian Academy Photo
Gr: K-12 | 68 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Baptist
23994 Highway 221 N
Enoree, SC 29335
(864) 682-3422
Map of Meeting Street Academy
Gr: PK-2 | 153 students
201 E Broad St Ste 110
Spartanburg, SC 29306
(864) 253-1800
Map of Montessori Academy
Gr: PK-6 | 134 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
384 S Spring St
Spartanburg, SC 29306
(864) 585-3046
Montessori West Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-K | 63 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 1
Montessori School (Christian)
8800 Warren H Abernathy Hwy
Spartanburg, SC 29301
(864) 576-5414
Mountain View Christian Academy Photo
Gr: K-12 | 185 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 6
Baptist
650 Battleground Rd
Cowpens, SC 29330
(864) 463-8888
Map of St. James Methodist Kindergarten
Gr: K | 9 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
213 N Lanford Rd
Spartanburg, SC 29301
(864) 576-1458
Map of Springs Christian Day School
Gr: NS-PK | 80 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
3600 Boiling Springs Road
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 578-2148
Map of Umc Of The Covenant Child Development Center
Gr: PK-K | 120 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
9020 Asheville Hwy
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 578-8459
Map of Westgate Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 186 students
Baptist
1990 Old Reidville Rd
Spartanburg, SC 29301
(864) 576-4953
Map of Westminster Day School
Gr: PK-K | 110 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
309 Fernwood Drive
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 585-8751
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Spartanburg County, South Carolina

Spartanburg County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Grace Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 118 students
Baptist
Po Box 220
Landrum, SC 29356
(864) 457-3348

Overview

Category
This State (SC)
US
# Schools
21 Schools

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Private schools up 2 in Spartanburg County, rising from 19 in 2016 to 21 in 2025.
# Students
3,335 Students
72,685 Students

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Average students dipped slightly in Spartanburg County private schools, from 168 in 2016 to 159 in 2025.
% Average Students of Color
16%
19%

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Students of color up 5 points in Spartanburg County private schools, rising from 11% in 2016 to 16% in 2025 while South Carolina held at 18%.

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
323 Teachers
6,625 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1

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Student-teacher ratio down 1 in Spartanburg County, from 11:1 in 2016 to 10:1 in 2025.
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
54%
50%
Faculty degrees up 1 point in Spartanburg County private schools, rising from 53% in 2019 to 54% in 2025.
Average Class Size
13 students
14 students

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Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1230
(Out of 1600)
1176
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,962
$9,057
Average Summer Program Cost
$150
$474
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$3,592
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
89%
Average Endowment Size
$38 million
$ million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.57

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Diversity score up 6 points in Spartanburg County private schools, rising from 0.52 in 2016 to 0.58 in 2025.
# American Indian Students
0 Students
198 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
63 Students
1,169 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%

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Asian enrollment up 1 point in Spartanburg County private schools, from 1% in 2016 to 2% in 2025, while the U.S. rose from 4% to 5%.
# Hispanic Students
72 Students
2,040 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%

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# Black Students
152 Students
3,565 Students
% Black Students
5%
5%

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Black share up 2 points in Spartanburg County private schools, from 3% in 2016 to 5% in 2025.
# White Students
1,719 Students
40,420 Students
% White Students
51%
56%

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White share down 11 points in Spartanburg County private schools, from 62% in 2016 to 51% in 2025.
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
1,335 Students
24,055 Students
% of Others Students
40%
34%

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Other-race students up 8 points in Spartanburg County private schools, rising from 32% in 2016 to 40% in 2025.
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Spartanburg County, SC?
The top ranked private schools in Spartanburg County, SC include Oakbrook Preparatory School, Eddlemon Adventist School, and Spartanburg Day School.
How many private schools are located in Spartanburg County?
20 private schools are located in Spartanburg County.
How diverse are private schools in Spartanburg County?
Spartanburg County private schools are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the South Carolina private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Spartanburg County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Spartanburg County are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Spartanburg County?
81% of private schools in Spartanburg County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private schools in Spartanburg County are often viewed compared to one another?

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