The average private preschool in South Carolina was founded around 1977 (2025).
The oldest private preschool in South Carolina is St. Peters Catholic School, founded in 1852.
Year Founded Range: 1852
1965
Avg. Year Founded: 1946
Oldest Private Preschools in South Carolina (2025)
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.
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: #33.
Founding Date: 1904
Grades: PK-8
118 York St SE
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 649-2071
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 649-2071
Rank: #44.
Founding Date: 1909
Grades: PK-12
172 Rutledge Avenue
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 722-4088
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 722-4088
Rank: #55.
Founding Date: 1921
Grades: PK-K
228 E Park Ave
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 235-3010
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 235-3010
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
Founding Date: 1940
Grades: NS-12
7401 Monticello Road
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 807-4000
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 807-4000
Rank: #88.
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: #9 - 109. - 10.
Founding Date: 1949
Grades: PK-12
48 Meeting St
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 722-6646
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 722-6646
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Founding Date: 1949
Grades: PK-8
1704 E North Street
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 232-8885
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 232-8885
Rank: #1111.
St. Andrews Presbyterian Weekday School
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
Founding Date: 1950
Grades: NS-PK
712 Wappoo Road
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 571-6426
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 571-6426
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
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: #12 - 1412. - 14.
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: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Founding Date: 1951
Grades: PK-5
311 Gower St
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 271-0167
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 271-0167
Rank: #1515.
Founding Date: 1952
Grades: PK-12
1114 Orangeburg Road
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-1643
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-1643
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Founding Date: 1953
Grades: PK-8
681 McCants Drive
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-3663
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-3663
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Founding Date: 1953
Grades: PK-12
829 Garlington Road
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 678-5107
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 678-5107
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
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: #1919.
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: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Founding Date: 1955
Grades: PK-12
129 Pendleton Street, SW
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 648-3223
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 648-3223
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Founding Date: 1955
Grades: PK-12
2 James Dr
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 277-5350
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 277-5350
Rank: #2222.
Founding Date: 1956
Grades: PK-8
2536 Hoffmeyer Rd
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 662-1910
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 662-1910
Rank: #2323.
Founding Date: 1957
Grades: PK-12
1701 Skylyn Drive
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 582-7539
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 582-7539
Rank: #2424.
Shandon Presbyterian Child Dev Center
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
Founding Date: 1958
Grades: NS
607 Woodrow St
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 799-8533
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 799-8533
Rank: #2525.
Our Saviour Lutheran Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
Founding Date: 1959
Grades: NS-K
2600 Wade Hampton Blvd
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 268-4714
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 268-4714
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
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: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Founding Date: 1960
Grades: NS-PK
193 Old Greenville Hwy
Clemson, SC 29631
(864) 654-0298
Clemson, SC 29631
(864) 654-0298
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
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: #26 - 2926. - 29.
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: #3030.
Founding Date: 1963
Grades: PK-12
1001 N Marquis Hwy
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 332-0164
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 332-0164
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
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
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Westminster Presbyterian Preschool![Westminster Presbyterian Preschool Photo]( "Westminster Presbyterian Preschool Photo")
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
Founding Date: 1964
Grades: PK
1157 Sam Rittenberg Blvd
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 571-0321
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 571-0321
Rank: #33 - 3733. - 37.
Founding Date: 1965
Grades: PK-12
240 Sams Point Rd
Beaufort, SC 29907
(843) 524-3393
Beaufort, SC 29907
(843) 524-3393
Rank: #33 - 3733. - 37.
Founding Date: 1965
Grades: PK-12
8 Fox Grape Rd
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 671-2286
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 671-2286
Rank: #33 - 3733. - 37.
Founding Date: 1965
Grades: PK-12
2903 E Hwy 76
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 423-1771
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 423-1771
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the South Carolina average private preschools founding year?
The South Carolina average private preschools founding year is 1977 for 2025.
What are the private preschools with oldest founding year in South Carolina?
The top ranked private preschools in South Carolina include St. Peters Catholic School, St. Marys Catholic School and St. Mary Help Of Christians Catholic School.
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