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Best South Carolina Alternative Private Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 alternative private schools serving 1,241 students in South Carolina.
The top ranked alternative private school in South Carolina is Hilton Head Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is lower than the South Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
77% of alternative private schools in South Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top Ranked South Carolina Alternative Private Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Hilton Head Christian Academy
Hilton Head Christian Academy Photo
Alternative School (Christian)
(3)
3088 Bluffton Parkway
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843) 681-2878
Grades: K-12
| 664 students
Amikids Beaufort
All-boys | Alternative School
60 Honeybee Island Rd
Seabrook, SC 29940
(843) 846-2128
Grades: 7-11
| 19 students
Asbury Kindergarten & Preschool
Alternative School (Methodist)
1005 Asbury Dr
Columbia, SC 29209
(803) 776-8121
Grades: PK-K
| 90 students
Brighter Children Learning Center
Alternative School (Baptist)
1830 Old Whittaker Pkwy
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 937-5701
Grades: PK-1
| 28 students
Conestee Baptist Day School
Alternative School (Baptist)
145 2nd Street
Conestee, SC 29636
(864) 277-1175
Grades: K-12
| 35 students
First Assembly Christian School
Alternative School (Assembly of God)
1176 Calhoun Rd
Saint Matthews, SC 29135
(803) 655-7349
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
Foundation Christian School
Foundation Christian School Photo
Alternative School (Christian)
1101 Old Sandy Run Rd
Gaston, SC 29053
(803) 603-8064
Grades: K-11
| n/a students
New Hope Carolinas
Alternative School
101 Sedgewood Dr
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 328-9300
Grades: 6-12
| 126 students
Newberry Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
2004 Colony Church Rd
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-1982
Grades: PK-12
| 28 students
Riverpointe Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
8310 Dorchester Road
North Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 552-0624
Grades: K-10
| 34 students
Sonshine Learning Center
Alternative School (Church of the Nazarene)
1201 Haywood Road
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 233-4062
Grades: PK-K
| 162 students
Whetstone Academy Llc
All-boys | Alternative School
186 Brians Lake Rd
Mountain Rest, SC 29664
(864) 638-6005
Grades: 5-9
| 21 students
Youth Academy Parochial School
Alternative School (Christian)
1110 East Brewington
Sumter, SC 29153
(803) 469-2366
Grades: Inquire with school
| 25 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative private schools in South Carolina?
The top ranked alternative private schools in South Carolina is Hilton Head Christian Academy.
How many alternative private schools are located in South Carolina?
13 alternative private schools are located in South Carolina.
How diverse are alternative private schools in South Carolina?
South Carolina alternative private schools are approximately 22% minority students, which is higher than the South Carolina private school average of 18%.
What percentage of alternative private schools are religiously affiliated in South Carolina?
77% of alternative private schools in South Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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