Ben Lippen School Photo - Aerial view of Monticello Road Campus

Top 10 Best South Carolina Private Elementary Schools Belonging to South Carolina Independent Schools Association (SCISA (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 21 private elementary schools belonging to South Carolina Independent Schools Association (SCISA serving 6,683 students in South Carolina. You can also find more schools membership associations in South Carolina.
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to South Carolina Independent Schools Association (SCISA in South Carolina include Spartanburg Christian Academy, Ben Lippen School, and First Presbyterian Academy.
The average tuition cost is $12,907, which is higher than the South Carolina private elementary school average tuition cost of $8,393.
62% of private elementary schools belonging to South Carolina Independent Schools Association (SCISA in South Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to South Carolina Independent Schools Association (SCISA in South Carolina (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Spartanburg Christian Academy
Spartanburg Christian Academy Photo
(Baptist)
(1)
8740 Asheville Hwy
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 578-4238
Grades: PK-12
| 703 students
Einstein Academy
Special Education School
(1)
847 Cleveland St
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 269-8999
Grades: 1-8
| 15 students
Ben Lippen School
Ben Lippen School Photo - Aerial view of Monticello Road Campus
(Christian)
(11)
7401 Monticello Road
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 807-4000
Grades: NS-12
| 1,038 students
Beverly White
Beverly White Photo
(Christian)
PO Box 413
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 381-5248
Grades: NS-12
| 8 students
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)
829 Garlington Road
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 678-5107
Grades: PK-12
| 579 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
302 Burroughs Ave
Beaufort, SC 29902
(843) 522-0660
Grades: PK-12
| 378 students
James Island Christian School
James Island Christian School Photo - Welcome to JICS!
(Christian)
(5)
15 Crosscreek Drive
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 795-1762
Grades: PK-9
| 282 students
John Paul II Catholic School
John Paul II Catholic School Photo - Welcome to John Paul II Catholic School! Please submit an inquiry or call our front office to set up a time to come in and tour our school. We are happy to answer any questions you may have.
(Catholic)
(1)
4211 N Okatie Highway
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 648-3838
Grades: 6-12
| 410 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
Mason Preparatory School
Mason Preparatory School Photo
(12)
56 Halsey Blvd
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 723-0664
Grades: PK-8
| 306 students
Northside Christian Academy
Northside Christian Academy Photo - Lexington campus opened in 2011 and is home to grades k4 through 12th.
(Christian)
(1)
4347 Sunset Blvd
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 520-5656
Grades: PK-12
| 985 students
South Aiken Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
(3)
980 Dougherty Rd
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 648-7871
Grades: PK-12
| 283 students
Beaufort Academy
Beaufort Academy Photo
240 Sams Point Rd
Beaufort, SC 29907
(843) 524-3393
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Camperdown Academy
Camperdown Academy Photo - A friendly and welcoming front entrance!
Special Education School
65 Verdae Commons Drive
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 244-8899
Grades: 1-8
| 182 students
Center For Learning Inc
(1)
2729 Covenant Rd
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 254-0068
Grades: K-5
| 70 students
Charleston Christian School
Charleston Christian School Photo - Our teachers genuinely care for and support our students, fostering strong, nurturing relationships that help each child thrive.
(Christian)
(3)
1101 Savannah Hwy, Charleston
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 556-4480
Grades: K-8
| 158 students
1179 Remount Road
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 952-3839
Grades: K-4
| 21 students
Heritage Christian Academy
Heritage Christian Academy Photo - Heritage Christian Academy is Christian in philosophy and practice while classical in approach and methodology. With small class sizes and rigorous curriculum, Heritage Christian Academy prepares children to live purposefully and intelligently as they pursue the individual calling God has given them.
(Christian)
649 Barr Rd
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 951-3901
Grades: PK-8
| 120 students
Thomas Hart Academy
852 Flinns Rd
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 332-4991
Grades: PK-8
| 188 students
Trident Academy
Trident Academy Photo - Trident's teachers attend to each student's individual learning needs at their pace and their level in order to build a strong foundation for life.
Special Education School
1455 Wakendaw Rd
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-7046
Grades: K-12
| 71 students

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