The average percentage of private school faculty in South Carolina who have attained an advanced degree is 50% (2025).
The private school in South Carolina with the highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is Union Christian Day School, with 100% of their faculty having obtained an advanced degree.
Advanced Degree Range: 65%
100%
Avg. Advanced Degree: 81%
South Carolina Private Schools with the Most Educated Faculty (2025)
School
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Union Christian Day School
(Christian)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: K-12
331 Meansville Rd
Union, SC 29379
(864) 427-4268
Union, SC 29379
(864) 427-4268
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: K-12
3019 Farrow Road
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 873-7132
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 873-7132
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: PK-5
1100 8th Avenue N.
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
(843) 390-4108
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
(843) 390-4108
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: NS-9
3301 33rd Avenue North
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(854) 529-0401
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(854) 529-0401
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 95%
Grades: PK-12
172 Rutledge Avenue
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 722-4088
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 722-4088
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Our Saviour Lutheran Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 95%
Grades: NS-K
2600 Wade Hampton Blvd
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 268-4714
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 268-4714
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
St. Timothy's Children's Center
Daycare / Preschool
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 95%
Grades: PK-K
200 South Goose Creek Blvd.
Goose Creek, SC 29445
(843) 553-7175
Goose Creek, SC 29445
(843) 553-7175
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 95%
Grades: PK-12
980 Dougherty Rd
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 648-7871
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 648-7871
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Calvary Christian School
(Baptist)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: K-12
101 Calvary St
Greer, SC 29650
(864) 877-5555
Greer, SC 29650
(864) 877-5555
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
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(Baptist)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: PK-12
790 Hawthorne Rd
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 377-8235
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 377-8235
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: PK-K
228 E Park Ave
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 235-3010
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 235-3010
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: PK-8
1200 Cornelia Road
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 760-1619
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 760-1619
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 85%
Grades: PK-12
2024 Academy Rd
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-5506
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-5506
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
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(Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 85%
Grades: PK-6
542 Cypress Avenue
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
(843) 651-6795
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
(843) 651-6795
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
St. Peters Catholic School
(Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 85%
Grades: PK-6
70 Lady's Island Dr
Beaufort, SC 29907
(843) 476-0053
Beaufort, SC 29907
(843) 476-0053
Rank: #1616.
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Montessori School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 84%
Grades: NS-6
411 South Maple Street
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 783-8838
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 783-8838
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Mcgregor Presbyterian
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 80%
Grades: NS-PK
6505 Saint Andrews Rd
Columbia, SC 29212
(803) 781-2539
Columbia, SC 29212
(803) 781-2539
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 80%
Grades: PK-12
10595 N. Kings Hwy.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(843) 272-8163
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(843) 272-8163
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 78%
Grades: 6-12
11 New Orleans Rd
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 842-8600
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 842-8600
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 78%
Grades: PK-12
8 Fox Grape Rd
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 671-2286
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 671-2286
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 75%
Grades: K-8
13 Oakdale Pl
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 573-1033
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 573-1033
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
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Daycare / Preschool
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 75%
Grades: NS-K
868 Gold Hill Road
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 802-2112
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 802-2112
Rank: #2323.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 73%
Grades: 6-12
100 Saint Joseph's Drive
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 234-9009
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 234-9009
Rank: #2424.
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(Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 71%
Grades: PK-6
3700 Devine Street
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 254-6736
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 254-6736
Rank: #25 - 2925. - 29.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 70%
Grades: K-8
1101 Savannah Hwy, Charleston
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 556-4480
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 556-4480
Rank: #25 - 2925. - 29.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 70%
Grades: K-12
3088 Bluffton Parkway
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843) 681-2878
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843) 681-2878
Rank: #25 - 2925. - 29.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 70%
Grades: NS-PK
193 Old Greenville Hwy
Clemson, SC 29631
(864) 654-0298
Clemson, SC 29631
(864) 654-0298
Rank: #25 - 2925. - 29.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 70%
Grades: PK-8
1209 Brushy Creek Rd
Taylors, SC 29687
(864) 331-2145
Taylors, SC 29687
(864) 331-2145
Rank: #25 - 2925. - 29.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 70%
Grades: PK-8
118 York St SE
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 649-2071
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 649-2071
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 68%
Grades: K-8
15 Archdale St
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 377-0315
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 377-0315
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 68%
Grades: K-12
245 Cavalier Drive
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 299-1522
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 299-1522
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 68%
Grades: PK-12
854 Galway Lane
Columbia, SC 29209
(803) 776-0295
Columbia, SC 29209
(803) 776-0295
Rank: #3333.
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(Episcopal)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 66%
Grades: NS-10
495 Buckwalter Parkway
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843) 706-2000
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843) 706-2000
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 65%
Grades: 6-12
4211 N Okatie Highway
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 648-3838
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 648-3838
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 65%
Grades: PK-12
8740 Asheville Hwy
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 578-4238
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 578-4238
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average percentage of private schools faculty in South Carolina who have attained an advanced degree?
The average percentage of private schools faculty in South Carolina who have attained an advanced degree is 50% for 2025.
Which private schools in South Carolina have the highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees?
The top ranked private schools in South Carolina with the highest percentage of faculty having advanced degrees include Union Christian Day School, Daniel's Christian School and Holy Trinity Catholic School.
Which private high school and private elementary school in South Carolina have the highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees?
The private high school in South Carolina with the highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is Union Christian Day School, with 100% of their faculty having obtaining an advanced degree. The private elementary school with highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is Union Christian Day School, with 100% of their faculty having obtaining an advanced degree.
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