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South Carolina Private Schools Belonging to State or regional independent school association

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 48 private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association serving 13,028 students in South Carolina. You can also find more schools membership associations in South Carolina.
The top ranked private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in South Carolina include Porter-Gaud School, Mead Hall Episcopal School, and Charleston Collegiate School.
The average tuition cost is $10,693, which is higher than the South Carolina private school average tuition cost of $9,690.
65% of private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in South Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 48

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 48

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to State or regional independent school association in South Carolina (2026-27)

Map of Addlestone Hebrew Academy
Addlestone Hebrew Academy
Gr: K-8 | 59 students
Jewish
1675 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 571-1105
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Ashley Hall Photo
Ashley Hall
Gr: PK-12 | 728 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12
All-girls
172 Rutledge Avenue
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 722-4088
(8)
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Charleston Collegiate School Photo
Charleston Collegiate School
Gr: PK-12 | 342 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 12
2024 Academy Rd
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-5506
(2)
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Map of Charleston Day School
Charleston Day School
Gr: K-8 | 258 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5
15 Archdale St
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 377-0315
(5)
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Map of Christian Academy Of Myrtle Beach
Christian Academy Of Myrtle Beach
Gr: K-12 | 503 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 12
Christian
291 Ronald McNair Blvd
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 236-6222
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Coastal Christian Preparatory School Photo
Coastal Christian Preparatory School
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Baptist
681 McCants Drive
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-3663
(1)
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Map of Colleton Preparatory Academy
Colleton Preparatory Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 535 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14
165 Academy Road
Walterboro, SC 29488
(843) 538-8959
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Cross Schools Photo
Cross Schools
Gr: NS-10 | 653 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 9
Episcopal
495 Buckwalter Parkway
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843) 706-2000
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Map of Eastside Christian School
Eastside Christian School
Gr: NS-12 | 58 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3
Baptist
1908 Highway 72 221 E
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 229-1414
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Grace Christian School Photo
Grace Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 268 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 7
Baptist
416 Dehnam Ave
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 739-1211
(6)
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Map of Heathwood Hall Episcopal School
Heathwood Hall Episcopal School
Gr: NS-12 | 932 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 20
Episcopal
3000 S Beltline Blvd
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 765-2309
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Map of Holly Hill Academy
Holly Hill Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 320 students
142 Bunch Ford Rd
Holly Hill, SC 29059
(803) 206-0482
(2)
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Map of The King's Academy
The King's Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 334 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
1015 S Ebenezer Rd
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 661-7464
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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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Map of Orangeburg Preparatory School
Orangeburg Preparatory School
Gr: PK-12 | 558 students
2651 North Rd
Orangeburg, SC 29118
(803) 534-7970
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Map of Our Lady Of Peace School
Our Lady Of Peace School
Gr: PK-8 | 177 students
Catholic
856 Old Edgefield Rd
North Augusta, SC 29841
(803) 279-8396
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Map of Pee Dee Academy
Pee Dee Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 464 students
Sports: 10
2903 E Hwy 76
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 423-1771
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Porter-Gaud School Photo
Porter-Gaud School
Gr: 1-12 | 1,059 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 10
Episcopal
300 Albemarle Rd
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 556-3620
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Map of Robert E Lee Academy
Robert E Lee Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 358 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 11
630 Cousar St
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 484-5532
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St. Anthony Catholic School Photo
St. Anthony Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 124 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
2536 Hoffmeyer Rd
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 662-1910
(1)
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St. John's Christian Academy Photo
St. John's Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 388 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 12
Christian
204 West Main Street
Moncks Corner, SC 29461
(843) 697-1749
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Map of St. Peters Catholic School
St. Peters Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 180 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
70 Lady's Island Dr
Beaufort, SC 29907
(843) 476-0053
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Sea Pines Montessori Academy Photo
Sea Pines Montessori Academy
Gr: PK-6 | 141 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Montessori School
9 Foxgrape Road
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 785-2534
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Map of Thomas Heyward Academy
Thomas Heyward Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 293 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 9
1727 Malphrus Rd
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 726-3673
(1)
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Map of Thomas Sumter Academy
Thomas Sumter Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 400 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 14
Christian
5265 Camden Hwy
Rembert, SC 29128
(803) 720-1583
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Map of The Timmerman School
The Timmerman School
Gr: PK-8 | 294 students
2219 Atascadero Dr
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 782-2748
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University School of The Lowcountry Photo
University School of The Lowcountry
Gr: 3-12 | 78 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Specialized Curriculum
690 Coleman Blvd.
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-0902
(9)
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Map of Westside Christian Academy
Westside Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 367 students
Baptist
554 Pinewood Rd
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 775-4406
(1)
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Map of Williamsburg Academy
Williamsburg Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 417 students
Christian
1000 Sandy Bay Rd
Kingstree, SC 29556
(843) 355-9400
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Map of Abner Montessori School
Abner Montessori School
Gr: PK-1 | 61 students
Montessori School (Christian)
432 E Boundary St
Chapin, SC 29036
(803) 345-9428
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All Saints' Episcopal Day School Photo
All Saints' Episcopal Day School
Gr: PK-6 | 252 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Episcopal
1425 Cherokee Rd
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 662-8134
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Map of Andrew Jackson Academy
Andrew Jackson Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 258 students
Baptist
7054 Broxton Bridge Rd
Ehrhardt, SC 29081
(803) 245-4810
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Map of The Barclay School
The Barclay School
Gr: Inquire with school | 19 students
Special Education School
4704 Colonial Dr
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 629-6318
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Beaufort Academy Photo
Beaufort Academy
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 4
240 Sams Point Rd
Beaufort, SC 29907
(843) 524-3393
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Map of Beaufort Christian School
Beaufort Christian School
Gr: PK-10 | 60 students
Baptist
378 Parris Island Gtwy
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 525-0635
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in South Carolina?
The top ranked private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in South Carolina include Porter-Gaud School, Mead Hall Episcopal School, and Charleston Collegiate School.
How many private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are located in South Carolina?
48 private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are located in South Carolina.
How much do private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association cost in South Carolina?
The average tuition cost is $10,693, which is higher than the South Carolina private school average tuition cost of $9,690.
How diverse are private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in South Carolina?
South Carolina private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the South Carolina private school average of 19%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are religiously affiliated in South Carolina?
65% of private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in South Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
48
Private Schools
13,028
Students
$10,693
Avg. Tuition
14%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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