#1 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Columbia, SC
Montessori School of Columbia
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6
Enrollment up 82% in about a decade
Columbia, SC
A-Overall grade89 students7 students per teacher
2026 lists
Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Columbia, SC
Private schools in Columbia, SC whose enrollment has grown the most over the past decade. Top 6 of 6 schools.
#2 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Columbia, SC
Center for Learning
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
Enrollment up 67% in about a decade
Columbia, SC
B+Overall grade72 students7 students per teacher
#3 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Columbia, SC
Sandhills School
Special education school · Grades 1–12
Enrollment up 51% in about a decade
Columbia, SC
AOverall grade104 students4 students per teacher
#4 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Columbia, SC
Ben Lippen School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Enrollment up 45% in about a decade
Columbia, SC
BOverall grade1,105 students14 students per teacher
#5 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Columbia, SC
Cardinal Newman School
Diocesan school · Grades 7–12
Enrollment up 32% in about a decade
Columbia, SC
A+Overall grade562 students11 students per teacher
#6 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Columbia, SC
Hammond School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Enrollment up 10% in about a decade
Columbia, SC
A+Overall grade944 students9 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.