For the 2024-25 school year, there are 450 private schools serving 73,100 students in South Carolina (there are 1,281 public schools, serving 789,960 students). 8% of all K-12 students in South Carolina attend private schools (compared to the national average of 11%).
The average private school tuition is $8,332 for elementary schools and $8,437 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in South Carolina include Spartanburg Day School, Hammond School, and Christ Church Episcopal School.
The average acceptance rate is 89% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 18% and the student:teacher ratio is 11:1.
Top Ranked South Carolina Private Schools by County (2024-25)
Popular neighborhoods: West Ashley (13 schools), James Island (4 schools), Harleston Village (3 schools), Greenview (2 schools), Midtown Downtown (2 schools).
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# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in South Carolina?
The top-ranked private schools in South Carolina include Spartanburg Day School, Hammond School, and Christ Church Episcopal School.
How many private schools are located in South Carolina?
There are 450 private schools are located in South Carolina.
How much do private schools cost in South Carolina?
The average private school tuition in South Carolina is $8,332 for elementary schools and $8,437 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in South Carolina?
Approximately 18% of students in South Carolina private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in South Carolina go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in South Carolina attend private schools (compared to the national average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in South Carolina?
Which private schools in South Carolina are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in South Carolina include: Mullins Marion Christian School vs. Pee Dee Academy, Horizons Christian Academy vs. Hawthorne Christian Academy, Clarendon Hall School vs. Laurence Manning Academy
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