#1 Most Diverse Private Schools in South Carolina
Dillon Christian School
Presbyterian school · Grades Pre-K–12
Largest group: 43% of students
Dillon, SC
AOverall grade427 students11 students per teacher
2026 lists
Most Diverse Private Schools in South Carolina
Private schools in South Carolina with the most varied mix of students. Top 50 of 173 schools.
#2 Most Diverse Private Schools in South Carolina
Montessori School of Florence
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6
Largest group: 43% of students
Florence, SC
B+Overall grade90 students10 students per teacher
#3 Most Diverse Private Schools in South Carolina
St. Joseph Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–7
Largest group: 45% of students
Anderson, SC
A+Overall grade83 students5 students per teacher
#4 Most Diverse Private Schools in South Carolina
Charleston Bilingual Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–7
Largest group: 46% of students
North Charleston, SC
BOverall grade194 students15 students per teacher
#5 Most Diverse Private Schools in South Carolina
Town Creek Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Largest group: 48% of students
Aiken, SC
B+Overall grade105 students11 students per teacher
#6 Most Diverse Private Schools in South Carolina
Ridge Christian Academy
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
Largest group: 49% of students
Summerville, SC
A+Overall grade169 students6 students per teacher
#7 Most Diverse Private Schools in South Carolina
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
#8 Most Diverse Private Schools in South Carolina
Montessori School of Columbia
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6
Largest group: 51% of students
Columbia, SC
A-Overall grade89 students7 students per teacher
#9 Most Diverse Private Schools in South Carolina
Divine Redeemer School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 52% of students
Hanahan, SC
A+Overall grade111 students9 students per teacher
#10 Most Diverse Private Schools in South Carolina
St. Anthony Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 52% of students
Florence, SC
A+Overall grade109 students5 students per teacher
#11 Most Diverse Private Schools in South Carolina
New Hope Carolinas
Alternative school · Grades 6–12
Largest group: 56% of students
Rock Hill, SC
AOverall grade138 students10 students per teacher
#12 Most Diverse Private Schools in South Carolina
St. Anne School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–12
Largest group: 57% of students
Rock Hill, SC
AOverall grade282 students9 students per teacher
#13 Most Diverse Private Schools in South Carolina
Temple Christian Academy
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–5
Largest group: 57% of students
Darlington, SC
AOverall grade54 students7 students per teacher
#14 Most Diverse Private Schools in South Carolina
St. John Newmann Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–6
Largest group: 58% of students
Columbia, SC
BOverall grade255 students12 students per teacher
#15 Most Diverse Private Schools in South Carolina
Northside Christian School
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
Largest group: 59% of students
North Charleston, SC
A+Overall grade227 students10 students per teacher
#16 Most Diverse Private Schools in South Carolina
St. Peters Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–6
Largest group: 59% of students
Beaufort, SC
BOverall grade149 students13 students per teacher
#17 Most Diverse Private Schools in South Carolina
Mauldin Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–5
Largest group: 61% of students
Mauldin, SC
BOverall grade264 students13 students per teacher
#18 Most Diverse Private Schools in South Carolina
Sumter Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Largest group: 61% of students
Sumter, SC
BOverall grade190 students11 students per teacher
#19 Most Diverse Private Schools in South Carolina
Jesus Is Lord Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Largest group: 63% of students
Cheraw, SC
B+Overall grade87 students12 students per teacher
#20 Most Diverse Private Schools in South Carolina
Trinity Collegiate School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades 6–12
Largest group: 64% of students
Darlington, SC
A+Overall grade377 students8 students per teacher
#21 Most Diverse Private Schools in South Carolina
Cathedral Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Largest group: 64% of students
North Charleston, SC
BOverall grade351 students12 students per teacher
#22 Most Diverse Private Schools in South Carolina
Hope Academy
Special education school · Grades 1–12
Largest group: 64% of students
Landrum, SC
A-Overall grade69 students5 students per teacher
#23 Most Diverse Private Schools in South Carolina
Cardinal Newman School
Diocesan school · Grades 7–12
Largest group: 65% of students
Columbia, SC
A+Overall grade562 students11 students per teacher
#24 Most Diverse Private Schools in South Carolina
St. Andrew Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Largest group: 65% of students
Myrtle Beach, SC
A-Overall grade197 students10 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.