South Carolina Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools with special program emphasis serving 1,253 students in South Carolina.
The average acceptance rate is 60%, which is lower than the South Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
63% of private schools with special program emphasis in South Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Jewish).
The top ranked with special program emphasis private schools in South Carolina include Lowcountry Preparatory School, University School of The Lowcountry, and Veritas Preparatory School.
Special education schools primarily serve specific student groups such as those that may be hard of hearing, deaf, speech impaired, health impaired, orthopedically impaired, cognitive delays/impairments, seriously emotionally disturbed, multi-handicapped, visually handicapped, or deaf and blind.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 1,253

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 1,253

Top Ranked South Carolina Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2026-27)

Lowcountry Preparatory School Photo
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
University School of The Lowcountry Photo
Gr: 3-12 | 78 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Specialized Curriculum
690 Coleman Blvd.
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-0902
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Map of Veritas Preparatory School
Gr: K-12 | 414 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
1500 West Parker Road
Greenville, SC 29617
(864) 309-0511
Map of 1955
Gr: PK-3 | 142 students
Specialized Curriculum (Baptist)
1508 Marchant Ave And 2 Other Address
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 786-9483
Map of Chabad Jewish Academy
Gr: K-6 | 65 students
Specialized Curriculum (Jewish)
2803 N Oak St
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 448-0035
Map of Charleston Bilingual Academy
Gr: PK-3 | 99 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
5032 Lackawanna Blvd
North Charleston, SC 29405
(779) 843-7792
Map of The Georgetown School Of Arts And Sciences
Gr: 5-12 | 44 students
Specialized Curriculum
1200 Highmarket St
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 520-4359
Map of Lake Pointe Academy
Gr: K-12 | 173 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
3168 Hands Mill Hwy Hwy 274
York, SC 29745
(803) 631-5253

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in South Carolina?
The top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in South Carolina include Lowcountry Preparatory School, University School of The Lowcountry, and Veritas Preparatory School.
How many private schools with special program emphasis are located in South Carolina?
8 private schools with special program emphasis are located in South Carolina.
How diverse are private schools with special program emphasis in South Carolina?
South Carolina private schools with special program emphasis are approximately 30% minority students, which is higher than the South Carolina private school average of 19%.
What percentage of private schools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in South Carolina?
63% of private schools with special program emphasis in South Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Jewish).

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