York County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 17 private schools serving 2,588 students in York County, SC (there are 67 public schools, serving 51,822 public students). 5% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the South Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
65% of private schools in York County, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 17
  • # Students Served: 2,588
  • Average Tuition: $9,219
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 13%
  • Acceptance Rate: 93%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 22%
  • View York County, SC School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 17
  • # Students Served: 2,588
  • Average Tuition: $9,219
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 13%
  • Acceptance Rate: 93%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 22%
  • View York County, SC School Trends

Top Ranked York County Private Schools (2026-27)

Walnut Grove Christian School Photo
Gr: K-12 | 251 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
1036 Maxwell Mill Road
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 835-2000
(8)
The Goddard School Photo
Gr: NS-K | 194 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 1
Daycare / Preschool
868 Gold Hill Road
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 802-2112
St. Anne School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 315 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
1698 Bird Street
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 324-4814
Westminster Catawba Christian School Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 811 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 6
Presbyterian
2650 India Hook Rd
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 366-4119
(38)
The Academy of Young Scholars Photo
Gr: NS-PK | 77 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1446 Mt. Gallant Road
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 328-6460
Map of Catawba Baptist Child Dev Center & Academy
Gr: PK-5 | 120 students
Baptist
2659 Catawba Church Road
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 324-1194
Field of Dreams Nurture and Education Center - Baxter Photo
Gr: NS
Avg. class size: 13 students
Daycare / Preschool
1180 Springmaid Avenue
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 396-0900
Map of Freedom Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 75 students
Montessori School (Christian)
215 E Main St
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 327-7885
(1)
The Goddard School Photo
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
415 Clouds Way
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 328-0101
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
Map of Macfeat Early Childhood Lab School
Gr: PK-K | 54 students
Daycare / Preschool
41 Withers/wts Bldg Winthrop Univ
Rock Hill, SC 29733
(803) 323-2219
(1)
Map of New Hope Carolinas
Gr: 6-12 | 126 students
Alternative School
101 Sedgewood Dr
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 328-9300
Map of Next Generation Child Development Center
Gr: PK-K | 33 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1249 Oakdale Rd
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 327-8405
Map of Small World Academy
Gr: NS-PK | 80 students
Daycare / Preschool
3714 Woodlawn Street
Sharon, SC 29742
(803) 927-7415
Map of Tega Cay Christian School
Gr: PK-K | 75 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
130 Shortline Pkwy
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 548-2760
Map of Ultimate Life Christian Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 36 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
377 Rubin Center Dr. Suite 124
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 802-2642
Map of Village Montessori And Preparatory School
Gr: PK-2 | 168 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Montessori School (Christian)
1525 Onyx Ridge
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 462-5288
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York County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of The Academy Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 45 students
Christian
129 Border Rd W
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 327-5673
(1)
Map of Blessed Hope Christian Academy
Gr: PK-7 | 96 students
Baptist
410 Blessed Hope Road
York, SC 29745
(803) 684-9819
Comenius School for Creative Leadership Photo
Gr: K-12 | 197 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Pentecostal
Regent Parkway
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 802-5544

Overview

Category
This State (SC)
US
# Schools
17 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Private schools down 5 in York County, from 22 in 2018 to 17 in 2025.
# Students
2,588 Students
72,685 Students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Average students up 22 in York County private schools, rising from 151 in 2016 to 173 in 2025.
% Average Students of Color
22%
19%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
287 Teachers
6,625 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
50%
Average Class Size
16 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1123
(Out of 1600)
1176
Average ACT score
21
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,219
$9,690
Tuition up 12% in York County, rising from $8,211 in 2017 to $9,219 in 2025.
Average % on Financial Aid
13%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,200
$3,592
Average Acceptance Rate
93%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.57

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# American Indian Students
2 Students
198 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
34 Students
1,169 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Hispanic Students
36 Students
2,040 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Black Students
143 Students
3,565 Students
% Black Students
6%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# White Students
1,060 Students
40,420 Students
% White Students
48%
56%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
954 Students
24,055 Students
% of Others Students
43%
34%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in York County, SC?
The top ranked private schools in York County, SC include Westminster Catawba Christian School, The Goddard School, and St. Anne School.
How many private schools are located in York County?
17 private schools are located in York County.
How diverse are private schools in York County?
York County private schools are approximately 22% minority students, which is higher than the South Carolina private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in York County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in York County are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in York County?
65% of private schools in York County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private schools in York County are often viewed compared to one another?

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