#1 Largest Private Schools in Richland County, SC
Ben Lippen School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
1,105 students
Columbia, SC
BOverall grade1,105 students14 students per teacher
2026 lists
Largest Private Schools in Richland County, SC
The private schools in Richland County, SC with the most students. Top 18 of 18 schools.
#2 Largest Private Schools in Richland County, SC
Hammond School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
944 students
Columbia, SC
A+Overall grade944 students9 students per teacher
#3 Largest Private Schools in Richland County, SC
Cardinal Newman School
Diocesan school · Grades 7–12
562 students
Columbia, SC
A+Overall grade562 students11 students per teacher
#4 Largest Private Schools in Richland County, SC
St. John Newmann Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–6
255 students
Columbia, SC
BOverall grade255 students12 students per teacher
#5 Largest Private Schools in Richland County, SC
St. Joseph School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–6
213 students
Columbia, SC
AOverall grade213 students8 students per teacher
#6 Largest Private Schools in Richland County, SC
The School of Norah Ark
Disciples of Christ school · Grades Pre-K–12
141 students
Columbia, SC
A+Overall grade141 students5 students per teacher
#7 Largest Private Schools in Richland County, SC
Sandhills School
Special education school · Grades 1–12
104 students
Columbia, SC
AOverall grade104 students4 students per teacher
#8 Largest Private Schools in Richland County, SC
St. Peters Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–6
94 students
Columbia, SC
AOverall grade94 students9 students per teacher
#9 Largest Private Schools in Richland County, SC
Montessori School of Columbia
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6
89 students
Columbia, SC
A-Overall grade89 students7 students per teacher
#10 Largest Private Schools in Richland County, SC
Center for Learning
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
72 students
Columbia, SC
B+Overall grade72 students7 students per teacher
#11 Largest Private Schools in Richland County, SC
Mission Hope Foundation
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–10
66 students
Columbia, SC
A-Overall grade66 students7 students per teacher
#12 Largest Private Schools in Richland County, SC
Grace Community Academy of Columbia
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
58 students
Columbia, SC
AOverall grade58 students7 students per teacher
#13 Largest Private Schools in Richland County, SC
Cutler Jewish Day School
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–5
47 students
Columbia, SC
AOverall grade47 students4 students per teacher
#14 Largest Private Schools in Richland County, SC
Cutler Jewish Day School
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–5
45 students
Columbia, SC
AOverall grade45 students5 students per teacher
#15 Largest Private Schools in Richland County, SC
The Uhuru Academy Education Solutions
Alternative school · Grades K–12
40 students
Hopkins, SC
B+Overall grade40 students8 students per teacher
#16 Largest Private Schools in Richland County, SC
St. Martin De Porres School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–6
33 students
Columbia, SC
AOverall grade33 students8 students per teacher
#17 Largest Private Schools in Richland County, SC
Daniels Christian Schools
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
31 students
Columbia, SC
A-Overall grade31 students11 students per teacher
#18 Largest Private Schools in Richland County, SC
Victory Bible Christian School
Baptist school · Grades K–12
29 students
Irmo, SC
A-Overall grade29 students9 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.