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South Carolina Private Schools By Tuition Cost

Name: South Carolina Average Tuition Cost Trends (All Private Schools)
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The average private school tuition in South Carolina is $9,669 per year (2026-27).

The private elementary school average tuition cost is $9,363 per year and the private high school average is $9,639 per year.

The private school with the lowest tuition cost is Shandon United Methodist Preschool & Kindergarten, with a tuition of $1,010.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# SC Schools Ranked: 161
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,010–$3,600
SC School Avg.: $9,669
National School Avg.: $11,232

Quick Facts (26-27)

# SC Schools Ranked: 161
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,010–$3,600
SC School Avg.: $9,669
National School Avg.: $11,232

South Carolina Average Tuition Cost (Trends)

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

Total Growth: +27.1% (+$2,278 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	South Carolina (SC) avg	YoY Change ($)	YoY Change (%)
2025	$15,012	$10,691	▲ +$443	▲ +4.3%
2024	$14,622	$10,248	▲ +$201	▲ +2.0%
2023	$14,057	$10,047	▲ +$306	▲ +3.1%
2022	$13,504	$9,741	▲ +$381	▲ +4.1%
2021	$13,232	$9,360	▲ +$262	▲ +2.9%
2020	$12,915	$9,098	▲ +$90	▲ +1.0%
2019	$12,656	$9,008	▲ +$177	▲ +2.0%
2018	$12,363	$8,831	▲ +$89	▲ +1.0%
2017	$12,049	$8,742	▲ +$329	▲ +3.9%
2016	$11,633	$8,413	▲ +$91	▲ +1.1%
2015	$11,174	$8,322	—	—

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Tuition Cost Range: $1,010 $4,592 Avg. Tuition Cost: $3,322

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the South Carolina average private schools tuition?

The South Carolina average private schools tuition is $9,669 for 2026-27.

What are the private schools with the lowest tuition cost in South Carolina?

The top ranked private schools in South Carolina include Shandon United Methodist Preschool & Kindergarten, The Goddard School and White Oak Baptist Church Kindergarten.

What is private high school and private elementary school with lowest tuition cost in South Carolina?

The private high school with lowest tuition cost in South Carolina is Bread Of Life Christian Academy, with a tuition of $2200. The private elementary school with lowest tuition cost is Bread Of Life Christian Academy, with a tuition of $2200.

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