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Top 20 Best South Carolina Nonsectarian Private Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 110 nonsectarian private schools in South Carolina. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in South Carolina.
The top ranked nonsectarian private schools in South Carolina include Spartanburg Day School, Hammond School, and Ashley Hall.

Top Ranked Nonsectarian Private Schools in South Carolina (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Hammond School
Hammond School Photo
(5)
854 Galway Lane
Columbia, SC 29209
(803) 776-0295
Grades: PK-12
| 1,015 students
Cherokee Creek Boys School
Cherokee Creek Boys School Photo
All-boys
(17)
198 Cooper Road
Westminster, SC 29693
(864) 647-1885
Grades: 5-10
| n/a students
Einstein Academy
Special Education School
(1)
847 Cleveland St
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 269-8999
Grades: 1-8
| 15 students
Ashley Hall
Ashley Hall Photo
All-girls
(8)
172 Rutledge Avenue
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 722-4088
Grades: PK-12
| 728 students
Calhoun Academy
81 Academy Road
Saint Matthews, SC 29135
(803) 874-2734
Grades: PK-12
| 424 students
Cambridge Academy
(1)
103 Eastman St
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 229-2875
Grades: PK-12
| 369 students
Camden Military Academy
Camden Military Academy Photo - Class in action!
All-boys
(2)
520 Highway 1 N
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 432-6001
Grades: 7-12
| 267 students
2024 Academy Rd
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-5506
Grades: PK-12
| 342 students
Charleston Day School
(5)
15 Archdale St
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 377-0315
Grades: K-8
| 257 students
165 Academy Road
Walterboro, SC 29488
(843) 538-8959
Grades: PK-12
| 535 students
The Cooper School
(1)
13 Oakdale Pl
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 573-1033
Grades: K-8
| 153 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
868 Gold Hill Road
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 802-2112
Grades: NS-K
| 194 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
8 Five Forks Plaza Court
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 254-0708
Grades: NS-1
| 258 students
Haynsworth School
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
228 E Park Ave
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 235-3010
Grades: PK-K
| 107 students
Heritage Academy
Heritage Academy Photo - Welcome to Hilton Head Island!
(2)
11 New Orleans Rd
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 842-8600
Grades: 6-12
| 115 students
8 Fox Grape Rd
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 671-2286
Grades: PK-12
| 437 students
Holly Hill Academy
(2)
142 Bunch Ford Rd
Holly Hill, SC 29059
(803) 206-0482
Grades: PK-12
| 320 students
Lowcountry Preparatory School
Lowcountry Preparatory School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
300 Blue Stem Dr
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-4147
Grades: K-12
| 222 students
Marlboro Academy
Marlboro Academy Photo
(1)
1035 Bennettsville Fire Tow Rd
Bennettsville, SC 29512
(843) 479-6501
Grades: K-12
| 259 students
Mason Preparatory School
Mason Preparatory School Photo
(12)
56 Halsey Blvd
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 723-0664
Grades: PK-8
| 306 students
Montessori School Of Columbia
Montessori School Of Columbia Photo - Upper Elementary guest reading to Primary level students
Montessori School
411 South Maple Street
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 783-8838
Grades: NS-6
| 139 students
O'Quinn Schools Of Porter Gaud
O'Quinn Schools Of Porter Gaud Photo - Teachers at O'Quinn provide a nurturing environment for student-centered learning.
Daycare / Preschool
1567 Harbor View Rd
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 795-6708
Grades: NS-K
| 286 students
O'Quinn Schools Of Porter-Gaud - Mount Pleasant
O'Quinn Schools Of Porter-Gaud - Mount Pleasant Photo - Teachers at O'Quinn provide a nurturing environment for student-centered learning that fosters each child's self-worth and potential for endless growth.
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
761 S. Shelmore Blvd.
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 881-8506
Grades: PK-1
| 298 students
2651 North Rd
Orangeburg, SC 29118
(803) 534-7970
Grades: PK-12
| 558 students
Patrick Henry Academy
8766 Savannah Hwy
Estill, SC 29918
(803) 625-2440
Grades: PK-12
| 309 students
Pinewood Preparatory School
Pinewood Preparatory School Photo
(7)
1114 Orangeburg Road
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-1643
Grades: PK-12
| 661 students
Robert E Lee Academy
630 Cousar St
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 484-5532
Grades: PK-12
| 358 students
St. Timothy's Children's Center
Daycare / Preschool
200 South Goose Creek Blvd.
Goose Creek, SC 29445
(843) 553-7175
Grades: PK-K
| 65 students
Spartanburg Day School
Spartanburg Day School Photo
(3)
1701 Skylyn Drive
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 582-7539
Grades: PK-12
| 548 students
Thomas Heyward Academy
(1)
1727 Malphrus Rd
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 726-3673
Grades: PK-12
| 293 students
The Timmerman School
2219 Atascadero Dr
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 782-2748
Grades: PK-8
| 294 students
5001 Hoffmeyer Rd
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 395-9124
Grades: 6-12
| 403 students
University School of The Lowcountry
University School of The Lowcountry Photo - Visiting Shem Creek is a favorite activity for USL students.
Special Program Emphasis
(9)
690 Coleman Blvd.
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-0902
Grades: 3-12
| 78 students
Wilson Hall
Wilson Hall Photo
520 Wilson Hall Road
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 469-3475
Grades: PK-12
| 802 students
Amikids Beaufort
All-boys | Alternative School
60 Honeybee Island Rd
Seabrook, SC 29940
(843) 846-2128
Grades: 7-11
| 19 students
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