For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private high schools with special program emphasis serving 920 students in South Carolina.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private high schools in South Carolina include University School of The Lowcountry, Lowcountry Preparatory School, and Veritas Preparatory School.
The average acceptance rate is 73%, which is lower than the South Carolina private high school average acceptance rate of 90%.
40% of private high schools with special program emphasis in South Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
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 (2026-27)
- # Private Schools: 5
- # Students Served: 920


