Pinewood Preparatory School Photo

Top 3 Best Dorchester County Private High Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 private high schools serving 1,502 students in Dorchester County, SC.
The top ranked private high schools in Dorchester County, SC include Pinewood Preparatory School, Dorchester Academy, and Faith Christian School & Daycare.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is lower than the South Carolina private high school average acceptance rate of 88%.
75% of private high schools in Dorchester County, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top Ranked Dorchester County Private High Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Dorchester Academy
(Christian)
234 Academy Rd
Saint George, SC 29477
(843) 563-9511
Grades: PK-12
| 374 students
Faith Christian School & Daycare
(Assembly of God)
337 Farmington Rd
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-8464
Grades: PK-12
| 311 students
Pinewood Preparatory School
Pinewood Preparatory School Photo
(7)
1114 Orangeburg Road
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-1643
Grades: PK-12
| 661 students
Ridge Christian Academy
(Baptist)
(1)
2168 Ridge Church Rd
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-9856
Grades: PK-12
| 156 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Dorchester County, South Carolina

Dorchester County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
505 Gahagan Rd
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 875-7667
Grades: PK-8
| 175 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Dorchester County, SC?
The top ranked private high schools in Dorchester County, SC include Pinewood Preparatory School, Dorchester Academy, and Faith Christian School & Daycare.
How many private high schools are located in Dorchester County?
4 private high schools are located in Dorchester County.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Dorchester County?
75% of private high schools in Dorchester County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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