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Best South Carolina Private Schools Belonging to The South Carolina Independent School Association (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 private schools belonging to The South Carolina Independent School Association serving 4,315 students in South Carolina. You can also find more schools membership associations in South Carolina.
The top ranked private schools belonging to The South Carolina Independent School Association in South Carolina include Greenwood Christian School, Florence Christian School, and Cardinal Newman School.
The average acceptance rate is 86%, which is lower than the South Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
69% of private schools belonging to The South Carolina Independent School Association in South Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 13

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 13

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to The South Carolina Independent School Association in South Carolina (2026)

Cardinal Newman School Photo
Cardinal Newman School
Gr: 7-12 | 563 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 23
Catholic
2945 Alpine Rd
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 782-2814
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Florence Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 604 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 6
Baptist
101 Frank Monroe Drive
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 662-0454
(13)
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Greenwood Christian School Photo
Greenwood Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 424 students
Avg. class size: 460 students
Sports: 12
Christian
2026 Woodlawn Rd
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 229-2427
(3)
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Northwood Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 1,042 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 15
Christian
104 Charger Drive
Summerville, SC 29486
(843) 764-2285
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Oakbrook Preparatory School
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)
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Risen Christ Christian Academy
Gr: PK-1 | 109 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 7
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
10595 N. Kings Hwy.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(843) 272-8163
(2)
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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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Anderson Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 185 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
3902 Liberty Highway
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 224-7309
(1)
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Five Oaks Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 253 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 14
Montessori School
1101 Jonesville rd
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 228-1881
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Jefferson Davis Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 190 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Christian
5061 Hilda Rd
Blackville, SC 29817
(803) 284-2476
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Montessori School Of Anderson
Gr: PK-12 | 186 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 9
Montessori School
280 Sam McGee Road
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 226-5344
(2)
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Newberry Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 240 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 7
2055 Smith Rd
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 276-2760
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Riverpointe Christian Academy
Gr: K-10 | 34 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 9
Alternative School (Christian)
8310 Dorchester Road
North Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 552-0624
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to The South Carolina Independent School Association in South Carolina?
The top ranked private schools belonging to The South Carolina Independent School Association in South Carolina include Greenwood Christian School, Florence Christian School, and Cardinal Newman School.
How many private schools belonging to The South Carolina Independent School Association are located in South Carolina?
13 private schools belonging to The South Carolina Independent School Association are located in South Carolina.
How diverse are private schools belonging to The South Carolina Independent School Association in South Carolina?
South Carolina private schools belonging to The South Carolina Independent School Association are approximately 13% minority students, which is lower than the South Carolina private school average of 18%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to The South Carolina Independent School Association are religiously affiliated in South Carolina?
69% of private schools belonging to The South Carolina Independent School Association in South Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
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