#1 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Charleston
St. Anthony Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Florence
Florence, SC
A+Overall grade109 students5 students per teacher
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Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Charleston
Private schools in the Diocese of Charleston with the highest overall grades. Top 29 of 29 schools.
#2 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Charleston
Cardinal Newman School
Diocesan school · Grades 7–12
One of the 3 largest Catholic schools in South Carolina
Columbia, SC
A+Overall grade562 students11 students per teacher
#3 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Charleston
St. Joseph Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–7
The only Catholic school in Anderson
Anderson, SC
A+Overall grade83 students5 students per teacher
#4 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Charleston
Nativity School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Charleston
Charleston, SC
A+Overall grade91 students7 students per teacher
#5 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Charleston
The Charleston Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 73% of Catholic schools in South Carolina
Charleston, SC
A+Overall grade163 students8 students per teacher
#6 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Charleston
Summerville Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Summerville
Summerville, SC
A+Overall grade222 students8 students per teacher
#7 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Charleston
Divine Redeemer School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of the most diverse private schools in South Carolina
Hanahan, SC
A+Overall grade111 students9 students per teacher
#8 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Charleston
John Paul II Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades 6–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Ridgeland, SC
A+Overall grade363 students10 students per teacher
#9 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Charleston
John Paul II Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades 6–12
89% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Ridgeland, SC
AOverall grade362 students9 students per teacher
#10 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Charleston
St. Joseph School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–6
Smaller classes than 68% of Catholic schools in South Carolina
Columbia, SC
AOverall grade213 students8 students per teacher
#11 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Charleston
St. Peters Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–6
Serving families in Columbia since at least 2011
Columbia, SC
AOverall grade94 students9 students per teacher
#12 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Charleston
St. Anne School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–12
The only Catholic school in Rock Hill
Rock Hill, SC
AOverall grade282 students9 students per teacher
#13 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Charleston
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–5
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Greenville
Greenville, SC
AOverall grade97 students10 students per teacher
#14 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Charleston
St. Michael Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–6
Smaller classes than 64% of Catholic schools in South Carolina
Murrells Inlet, SC
AOverall grade83 students9 students per teacher
#15 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Charleston
St. Andrew Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Serving families in Myrtle Beach since at least 2011
Myrtle Beach, SC
A-Overall grade197 students10 students per teacher
#16 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Charleston
St. Annes Catholic School
Parish school · Grades 9–12
The only Catholic school in Fort Mill
Fort Mill, SC
A-Overall grade69 students5 students per teacher
#17 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Charleston
Blessed Sacrament Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Charleston since at least 2011
Charleston, SC
A-Overall grade231 students10 students per teacher
#18 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Charleston
St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic School
Parish school · Grades K–8
The only Catholic school in Aiken
Aiken, SC
A-Overall grade217 students11 students per teacher
#19 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Charleston
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades 6–12
Smaller classes than 97% of Catholic schools nationwide
Myrtle Beach, SC
B+Overall grade78 students4 students per teacher
#20 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Charleston
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest Catholic school in Greenville
Greenville, SC
B+Overall grade288 students12 students per teacher
#21 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Charleston
Bishop England High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
The largest of 30 Catholic schools in South Carolina
Charleston, SC
B+Overall grade718 students12 students per teacher
#22 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Charleston
St. Gregory the Great Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–6
A Catholic school in Okatie
Okatie, SC
BOverall grade162 students11 students per teacher
#23 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Charleston
Prince of Peace Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Taylors since at least 2011
Taylors, SC
BOverall grade158 students12 students per teacher
#24 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Charleston
St. Peters Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–6
The only Catholic school in Beaufort
Beaufort, SC
BOverall grade149 students13 students per teacher
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