St. Joseph's Catholic School Photo

Largest South Carolina Private Elementary Schools

The average private elementary school in South Carolina has 208 students (2024-25).
The largest private elementary school in South Carolina is Bob Jones Academy with 1,373 students.
School Size Range: 424 1,373 Avg. School Size: 723

Largest South Carolina Private Elementary Schools (2024-25)

School
# Students
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
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.
(Baptist)
Students: 1,373
Grades: PK-12
1700 Wade Hampton Blvd
Greenville, SC 29614
(864) 770-1395
Rank: #22.
Southside Christian School
Southside Christian School Photo
(Christian)
Students: 1,290
Grades: PK-12
2211 Woodruff Rd
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 234-7575
Rank: #33.
Christ Church Episcopal School
Christ Church Episcopal School Photo - The thriving arts program gives ample opportunity for the development of creative expression, risk-taking, and poise. Every student is given the opportunity to speak and perform publicly. Several renowned visiting artists work with students each year.
(Episcopal)
(3)
Students: 1,214
Grades: K-12
245 Cavalier Drive
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 299-1522
Rank: #44.
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.
(Episcopal)
Students: 1,059
Grades: 1-12
300 Albemarle Rd
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 556-3620
Rank: #55.
Ben Lippen School
Ben Lippen School Photo - Aerial view of Monticello Road Campus
(Christian)
(11)
Students: 1,038
Grades: NS-12
7401 Monticello Road
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 807-4000
Rank: #66.
Hammond School
Hammond School Photo
(5)
Students: 1,015
Grades: PK-12
854 Galway Lane
Columbia, SC 29209
(803) 776-0295
Rank: #77.
Laurence Manning Academy
(Christian)
(1)
Students: 990
Grades: PK-12
1154 Academy Dr
Manning, SC 29102
(803) 435-2114
Rank: #88.
Northside Christian Academy
Northside Christian Academy Photo - Lexington campus opened in 2011 and is home to grades k4 through 12th.
(Christian)
(1)
Students: 985
Grades: PK-12
4347 Sunset Blvd
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 520-5656
Rank: #99.
Northwood Academy
(Christian)
Students: 939
Grades: NS-12
104 Charger Drive
Summerville, SC 29486
(843) 764-2285
Rank: #1010.
Heathwood Hall Episcopal School
(Episcopal)
Students: 877
Grades: NS-12
3000 S Beltline Blvd
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 765-2309
Rank: #1111.
Wilson Hall
Wilson Hall Photo
Students: 802
Grades: PK-12
520 Wilson Hall Road
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 469-3475
Rank: #1212.
Westminster Catawba Christian School
Westminster Catawba Christian School Photo
(Presbyterian)
(31)
Students: 747
Grades: NS-12
2650 India Hook Rd
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 366-4119
Rank: #1313.
Palmetto Christian Academy
(Christian)
(1)
Students: 732
Grades: PK-12
361 Egypt Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 881-9967
Rank: #1414.
Ashley Hall
Ashley Hall Photo
All-girls
(8)
Students: 728
Grades: PK-12
172 Rutledge Avenue
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 722-4088
Rank: #1515.
Spartanburg Christian Academy
Spartanburg Christian Academy Photo
(Baptist)
(1)
Students: 703
Grades: PK-12
8740 Asheville Hwy
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 578-4238
Rank: #1616.
Hilton Head Christian Academy
Hilton Head Christian Academy Photo
Alternative School (Christian)
(3)
Students: 664
Grades: K-12
3088 Bluffton Parkway
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843) 681-2878
Rank: #1717.
St. Joseph's Catholic School
St. Joseph's Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
Students: 662
Grades: 6-12
100 Saint Joseph's Drive
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 234-9009
Rank: #1818.
Pinewood Preparatory School
Pinewood Preparatory School Photo
(7)
Students: 661
Grades: PK-12
1114 Orangeburg Road
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-1643
Rank: #1919.
Cross Schools
Cross Schools Photo - Cross Schools students learn about their local ecosystem in a bilingual class held through our Environmental Learning Center.
(Episcopal)
Students: 653
Grades: NS-10
495 Buckwalter Parkway
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843) 706-2000
Rank: #2020.
Florence Christian School
Florence Christian School Photo
(Baptist)
(13)
Students: 639
Grades: PK-12
101 Frank Monroe Drive
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 662-0454
Rank: #2121.
Christ Our King-stella Mans School
(Catholic)
Students: 612
Grades: PK-8
1183 Russell Drive
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-4721
Rank: #2222.
First Presbyterian Academy
First Presbyterian Academy Photo - Academic Enrichment Specials are an essential part of Crusader curriculum from PK3-12th grade. Our littlest Crusaders enjoy activities such as Library, Art, Music, Spanish and exciting Field Trips, to name a few. This adventurous member of our PK4 class is reaching for a yummy apple on a recent field trip to a local apple orchard.
(3)
Students: 579
Grades: PK-12
829 Garlington Road
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 678-5107
Rank: #2323.
Cardinal Newman School
Cardinal Newman School Photo
(Catholic)
Students: 563
Grades: 7-12
2945 Alpine Rd
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 782-2814
Rank: #2424.
Students: 558
Grades: PK-12
2651 North Rd
Orangeburg, SC 29118
(803) 534-7970
Rank: #2525.
Spartanburg Day School
Spartanburg Day School Photo
(3)
Students: 548
Grades: PK-12
1701 Skylyn Drive
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 582-7539
Rank: #2626.
Hampton Park Christian School
Hampton Park Christian School Photo
(Baptist)
(3)
Students: 537
Grades: K-12
875 State Park Road
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 370-3100
Rank: #2727.
Students: 535
Grades: PK-12
165 Academy Road
Walterboro, SC 29488
(843) 538-8959
Rank: #2828.
First Baptist School
(Baptist)
(2)
Students: 497
Grades: PK-12
48 Meeting St
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 722-6646
Rank: #2929.
Students: 495
Grades: K-12
291 Ronald McNair Blvd
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 236-6222
Rank: #3030.
Pee Dee Academy
Students: 464
Grades: PK-12
2903 E Hwy 76
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 423-1771
Rank: #3131.
Oakbrook Preparatory School
Oakbrook Preparatory School Photo - Our boys golf team shown at the 2013 State Championship tournament has won 4 State titles in a row. Starting with the 2013-14 academic year, we now have girls varsity golf along with a middle school team.
(Christian)
(3)
Students: 441
Grades: PK-12
190 Lincoln School Road
Spartanburg, SC 29301
(864) 587-2060
Rank: #3232.
Students: 437
Grades: PK-12
8 Fox Grape Rd
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 671-2286
Rank: #3333.
Mitchell Road Christian Academy
Mitchell Road Christian Academy Photo
(Presbyterian)
Students: 433
Grades: PK-8
207 Mitchell Road
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 268-2210
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Calhoun Academy
Students: 424
Grades: PK-12
81 Academy Road
Saint Matthews, SC 29135
(803) 874-2734
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Greenwood Christian School
Greenwood Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(2)
Students: 424
Grades: PK-12
2026 Woodlawn Rd
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 229-2427
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the South Carolina average private elementary schools student size?
The South Carolina average private elementary schools student size is 208 for 2024-25.
What are the private elementary schools with the largest student size in South Carolina?
The top ranked private elementary schools in South Carolina include Bob Jones Academy, Southside Christian School and Christ Church Episcopal School.

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