Oakbrook Preparatory School Photo - Our boys golf team shown at the 2013 State Championship tournament has won 4 State titles in a row. Starting with the 2013-14 academic year, we now have girls varsity golf along with a middle school team.

Top 5 Best South Carolina Private Schools Belonging to The South Carolina Independent School Association (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 private schools belonging to The South Carolina Independent School Association serving 4,315 students in South Carolina. You can also find more schools membership associations in South Carolina.
The top ranked private schools belonging to The South Carolina Independent School Association in South Carolina include Oakbrook Preparatory School, Cardinal Newman School, and University School of The Lowcountry.
The average acceptance rate is 84%, which is lower than the South Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
69% of private schools belonging to The South Carolina Independent School Association in South Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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

School
Location
Grades
Students
Risen Christ Christian Academy
Risen Christ Christian Academy Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(2)
10595 N. Kings Hwy.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(843) 272-8163
Grades: PK-12
| 143 students
Cardinal Newman School
Cardinal Newman School Photo
(Catholic)
2945 Alpine Rd
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 782-2814
Grades: 7-12
| 563 students
Florence Christian School
Florence Christian School Photo
(Baptist)
(13)
101 Frank Monroe Drive
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 662-0454
Grades: PK-12
| 639 students
Greenwood Christian School
Greenwood Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(2)
2026 Woodlawn Rd
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 229-2427
Grades: PK-12
| 424 students
Northwood Academy
(Christian)
104 Charger Drive
Summerville, SC 29486
(843) 764-2285
Grades: NS-12
| 939 students
Oakbrook Preparatory School
Oakbrook Preparatory School Photo - Our boys golf team shown at the 2013 State Championship tournament has won 4 State titles in a row. Starting with the 2013-14 academic year, we now have girls varsity golf along with a middle school team.
(Christian)
(3)
190 Lincoln School Road
Spartanburg, SC 29301
(864) 587-2060
Grades: PK-12
| 441 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
Anderson Christian School
Anderson Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(1)
3902 Liberty Highway
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 224-7309
Grades: PK-12
| 185 students
Five Oaks Academy
Five Oaks Academy Photo
Montessori School
1101 Jonesville rd
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 228-1881
Grades: PK-8
| 253 students
Jefferson Davis Academy
(Christian)
5061 Hilda Rd
Blackville, SC 29817
(803) 284-2476
Grades: PK-12
| 190 students
Montessori School Of Anderson
Montessori School
(2)
280 Sam McGee Road
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 226-5344
Grades: PK-12
| 186 students
Newberry Academy
Newberry Academy Photo
2055 Smith Rd
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 276-2760
Grades: NS-12
| 240 students
Riverpointe Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
8310 Dorchester Road
North Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 552-0624
Grades: K-10
| 34 students

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