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Best South Carolina Special Education Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 special education private schools serving 619 students in South Carolina.

The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the South Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 90%.

18% of special education private schools in South Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# Private Schools: 11
# Students Served: 619

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# Private Schools: 11
# Students Served: 619

South Carolina Special Education Private School Trends

Private Schools

619

Students

$23,845

Avg. Tuition

Avg. Class Size

Students of Color

4:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

How many special education private schools are located in South Carolina?

11 special education private schools are located in South Carolina.

How diverse are special education private schools in South Carolina?

South Carolina special education private schools are approximately 9% minority students, which is lower than the South Carolina private school average of 19%.

What percentage of special education private schools are religiously affiliated in South Carolina?

18% of special education private schools in South Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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