The average private elementary school in South Carolina was founded around 1977 (2024-25).
The oldest private elementary school in South Carolina is St. Peters Catholic School, founded in 1852.
Year Founded Range: 1852
1964
Avg. Year Founded: 1937
Oldest Private Elementary Schools in South Carolina (2024-25)
School
Founding Date
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
St. Peters Catholic School![St. Peters Catholic School Photo]( "St. Peters Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1852
Grades: PK-6
1035 Hampton St
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 252-8285
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 252-8285
Rank: #22.
Cardinal Newman School![Cardinal Newman School Photo]( "Cardinal Newman School Photo")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1858
Grades: 7-12
2945 Alpine Rd
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 782-2814
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 782-2814
Rank: #33.
Porter-Gaud School![Porter-Gaud School Photo - From the earliest grades to the Upper School, Porter-Gaud students learn from faculty members whose love of their subject areas is infectious.]( "Porter-Gaud School Photo - From the earliest grades to the Upper School, Porter-Gaud students learn from faculty members whose love of their subject areas is infectious.")
(Episcopal)
Founding Date: 1867
Grades: 1-12
300 Albemarle Rd
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 556-3620
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 556-3620
Rank: #44.
Founding Date: 1892
Grades: 7-12
520 Highway 1 N
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 432-6001
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 432-6001
Rank: #55.
St. Marys Catholic School![St. Marys Catholic School Photo - St. Mary's Elementary School]( "St. Marys Catholic School Photo - St. Mary's Elementary School")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1900
Grades: PK-8
101 Hampton Ave
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 271-3870
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 271-3870
Rank: #66.
Founding Date: 1904
Grades: K-8
118 York St SE
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 649-2071
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 649-2071
Rank: #77.
Founding Date: 1909
Grades: PK-12
172 Rutledge Avenue
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 722-4088
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 722-4088
Rank: #88.
Columbia Adventist Academy![Columbia Adventist Academy Photo - Enrolled for the Kingdom. Educated on the Rock.]( "Columbia Adventist Academy Photo - Enrolled for the Kingdom. Educated on the Rock.")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1919
Grades: K-6
241 Riverchase Way
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 796-0277
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 796-0277
Rank: #99.
Bob Jones Academy![Bob Jones Academy Photo - Bob Jones Academy's fine arts program includes art, speech and music. The music program includes two bands, an orchestra and two choirs as well as music lessons offered through Bob Jones University.]( "Bob Jones Academy Photo - Bob Jones Academy's fine arts program includes art, speech and music. The music program includes two bands, an orchestra and two choirs as well as music lessons offered through Bob Jones University.")
(Baptist)
Founding Date: 1927
Grades: PK-12
1700 Wade Hampton Blvd
Greenville, SC 29614
(864) 770-1395
Greenville, SC 29614
(864) 770-1395
Rank: #1010.
Founding Date: 1937
Grades: K-8
15 Archdale St
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 377-0315
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 377-0315
Rank: #1111.
Founding Date: 1940
Grades: NS-12
7401 Monticello Road
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 807-4000
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 807-4000
Rank: #1212.
St. Paul The Apostle Catholic School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1941
Grades: PK-4
152 Alabama Street
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 582-6645
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 582-6645
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Founding Date: 1949
Grades: PK-12
48 Meeting St
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 722-6646
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 722-6646
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Founding Date: 1949
Grades: PK-8
1704 E North Street
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 232-8885
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 232-8885
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
St. John Catholic School![St. John Catholic School Photo - St. John students not only become classmates, but they also become friends.]( "St. John Catholic School Photo - St. John students not only become classmates, but they also become friends.")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1949
Grades: K-8
3921 Saint John's Ave
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 744-3901
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 744-3901
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
Founding Date: 1951
Grades: K-8
1217 John B White Sr Blvd
Spartanburg, SC 29306
(864) 567-2234
Spartanburg, SC 29306
(864) 567-2234
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
Heathwood Hall Episcopal School
(Episcopal)
Founding Date: 1951
Grades: NS-12
3000 S Beltline Blvd
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 765-2309
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 765-2309
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
St. Anne School![St. Anne School Photo]( "St. Anne School Photo")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1951
Grades: PK-12
1698 Bird Street
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 324-4814
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 324-4814
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
Founding Date: 1951
Grades: PK-5
311 Gower St
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 271-0167
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 271-0167
Rank: #2020.
Founding Date: 1952
Grades: PK-12
1114 Orangeburg Road
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-1643
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-1643
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Founding Date: 1953
Grades: PK-8
681 McCants Drive
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-3663
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-3663
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Founding Date: 1953
Grades: PK-12
829 Garlington Road
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 678-5107
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 678-5107
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
First Presbyterian Academy Downtown![First Presbyterian Academy Downtown Photo - Our teachers are dedicated to a loving, Christ-centered environment.]( "First Presbyterian Academy Downtown Photo - Our teachers are dedicated to a loving, Christ-centered environment.")
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
Founding Date: 1953
Grades: PK-1
200 W Washington St
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 565-0991
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 565-0991
Rank: #2424.
St. Joseph School![St. Joseph School Photo]( "St. Joseph School Photo")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1954
Grades: PK-6
3700 Devine Street
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 254-6736
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 254-6736
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Founding Date: 1955
Grades: PK-12
129 Pendleton Street, SW
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 648-3223
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 648-3223
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Founding Date: 1955
Grades: PK-12
2 James Dr
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 277-5350
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 277-5350
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Founding Date: 1956
Grades: K-8
3601 N Kings Hwy
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 448-6062
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 448-6062
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Founding Date: 1956
Grades: PK-8
2536 Hoffmeyer Rd
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 662-1910
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 662-1910
Rank: #2929.
Founding Date: 1957
Grades: PK-12
1701 Skylyn Drive
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 582-7539
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 582-7539
Rank: #3030.
Founding Date: 1959
Grades: K-12
245 Cavalier Drive
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 299-1522
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 299-1522
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
All Saints' Episcopal Day School![All Saints' Episcopal Day School Photo]( "All Saints' Episcopal Day School Photo")
(Episcopal)
Founding Date: 1960
Grades: PK-6
1425 Cherokee Rd
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 662-8134
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 662-8134
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Nativity School![Nativity School Photo - Nativity School students took on extra chores at home and used their allowances to donate coins and bills for the week-long penny wars fundraiser during National Catholic Schools Week. The students` goal for their annual community service project was to raise funds for local children in need. In just 5 days, Nativity School students raised over $1200. They presented two $600 checks; one to a representative from MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children`s Hospital, and one to a representative from the local Ronald McDonald House.]( "Nativity School Photo - Nativity School students took on extra chores at home and used their allowances to donate coins and bills for the week-long penny wars fundraiser during National Catholic Schools Week. The students` goal for their annual community service project was to raise funds for local children in need. In just 5 days, Nativity School students raised over $1200. They presented two $600 checks; one to a representative from MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children`s Hospital, and one to a representative from the local Ronald McDonald House.")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1960
Grades: PK-8
1125 Pittsford Cir
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 795-3975
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 795-3975
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Tabernacle Christian School
(Baptist)
Founding Date: 1960
Grades: PK-12
3931 White Horse Road
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 269-2760
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 269-2760
Rank: #3434.
Founding Date: 1963
Grades: PK-12
1001 N Marquis Hwy
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 332-0164
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 332-0164
Rank: #3535.
Thomas Sumter Academy
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1964
Grades: PK-12
5265 Camden Hwy
Rembert, SC 29128
(803) 720-1583
Rembert, SC 29128
(803) 720-1583
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the South Carolina average private elementary schools founding year?
The South Carolina average private elementary schools founding year is 1977 for 2024-25.
What are the private elementary schools with oldest founding year in South Carolina?
The top ranked private elementary schools in South Carolina include St. Peters Catholic School, Cardinal Newman School and Porter-Gaud School.
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