#1 Best Private Schools in Dorchester County, SC
Summerville Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Summerville
Summerville, SC
A+Overall grade222 students8 students per teacher
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Best Private Schools in Dorchester County, SC
Private schools in Dorchester County, SC with the highest overall grades. Top 6 of 6 schools.
#2 Best Private Schools in Dorchester County, SC
Cathedral Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest Christian school in North Charleston
North Charleston, SC
BOverall grade351 students12 students per teacher
#3 Best Private Schools in Dorchester County, SC
Pinewood Preparatory School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The only independent school in Summerville
Summerville, SC
BOverall grade672 students12 students per teacher
#4 Best Private Schools in Dorchester County, SC
Trinity Classical Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–8
One of 3 Christian schools in Summerville
Summerville, SC
B-Overall grade122 students13 students per teacher
#5 Best Private Schools in Dorchester County, SC
Cathedral Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
85% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Charleston, SC
B-Overall grade348 students13 students per teacher
#6 Best Private Schools in Dorchester County, SC
Dorchester Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Growing: enrollment up 22% since 2011–12
Saint George, SC
B-Overall grade324 students13 students per teacher
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