#1 Best Classical Schools in South Carolina
Holy Trinity Classical Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
95% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Beaufort, SC
AOverall grade308 students9 students per teacher
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Best Classical Schools in South Carolina
The highest-graded schools of this kind in South Carolina. Top 7 of 7 schools.
#2 Best Classical Schools in South Carolina
Heritage Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 61% of Christian schools in South Carolina
Lexington, SC
AOverall grade95 students7 students per teacher
#3 Best Classical Schools in South Carolina
Greenville Classical Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
The smallest classes of any Christian school in Simpsonville
Simpsonville, SC
B+Overall grade293 students10 students per teacher
#4 Best Classical Schools in South Carolina
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 Classical Schools in South Carolina
New Covenant School
Presbyterian school · Grades Pre-K–12
Growing: enrollment up 35% since 2015–16
Anderson, SC
B-Overall grade158 students10 students per teacher
#6 Best Classical Schools in South Carolina
Providence Classical School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
One of 4 Christian schools in Rock Hill
Rock Hill, SC
B-Overall grade305 students11 students per teacher
#7 Best Classical Schools in South Carolina
Veritas Preparatory School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
One of 11 Christian schools in Greenville
Greenville, SC
B-Overall grade311 students13 students per teacher
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