#1 Most Diverse Private Schools in Richland County, SC
The School of Norah Ark
Disciples of Christ school · Grades Pre-K–12
Largest group: 50% of students
Columbia, SC
A+Overall grade141 students5 students per teacher
2026 lists
Most Diverse Private Schools in Richland County, SC
Private schools in Richland County, SC with the most varied mix of students. Top 12 of 12 schools.
#2 Most Diverse Private Schools in Richland County, SC
Montessori School of Columbia
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6
Largest group: 51% of students
Columbia, SC
A-Overall grade89 students7 students per teacher
#3 Most Diverse Private Schools in Richland County, SC
St. John Newmann Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–6
Largest group: 58% of students
Columbia, SC
BOverall grade255 students12 students per teacher
#4 Most Diverse Private Schools in Richland County, SC
Cardinal Newman School
Diocesan school · Grades 7–12
Largest group: 65% of students
Columbia, SC
A+Overall grade562 students11 students per teacher
#5 Most Diverse Private Schools in Richland County, SC
Mission Hope Foundation
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–10
Largest group: 70% of students
Columbia, SC
A-Overall grade66 students7 students per teacher
#6 Most Diverse Private Schools in Richland County, SC
Grace Community Academy of Columbia
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
Largest group: 72% of students
Columbia, SC
AOverall grade58 students7 students per teacher
#7 Most Diverse Private Schools in Richland County, SC
St. Peters Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–6
Largest group: 77% of students
Columbia, SC
AOverall grade94 students9 students per teacher
#8 Most Diverse Private Schools in Richland County, SC
Hammond School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Largest group: 78% of students
Columbia, SC
A+Overall grade944 students9 students per teacher
#9 Most Diverse Private Schools in Richland County, SC
Ben Lippen School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Largest group: 80% of students
Columbia, SC
BOverall grade1,105 students14 students per teacher
#10 Most Diverse Private Schools in Richland County, SC
St. Joseph School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–6
Largest group: 84% of students
Columbia, SC
AOverall grade213 students8 students per teacher
#11 Most Diverse Private Schools in Richland County, SC
Sandhills School
Special education school · Grades 1–12
Largest group: 91% of students
Columbia, SC
AOverall grade104 students4 students per teacher
#12 Most Diverse Private Schools in Richland County, SC
Center for Learning
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
Largest group: 99% of students
Columbia, SC
B+Overall grade72 students7 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.