#25 Most Diverse Private Schools in South Carolina
Step of Faith Christian Academy
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
Largest group: 65% of students
Ridgeland, SC
A+Overall grade188 students8 students per teacher
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Most Diverse Private Schools in South Carolina
Private schools in South Carolina with the most varied mix of students. Top 50 of 173 schools.
#26 Most Diverse Private Schools in South Carolina
As-Sabeel Academy
Islamic school · Grades K–8
Largest group: 65% of students
Greer, SC
A-Overall grade176 students11 students per teacher
#27 Most Diverse Private Schools in South Carolina
Glenforest School
Special education school · Grades K–12
Largest group: 66% of students
West Columbia, SC
A+Overall grade68 students5 students per teacher
#28 Most Diverse Private Schools in South Carolina
Cathedral Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Largest group: 68% of students
Charleston, SC
B-Overall grade348 students13 students per teacher
#29 Most Diverse Private Schools in South Carolina
Holy Trinity Classical Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Largest group: 68% of students
Beaufort, SC
AOverall grade308 students9 students per teacher
#30 Most Diverse Private Schools in South Carolina
John Paul II Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades 6–12
Largest group: 69% of students
Ridgeland, SC
AOverall grade362 students9 students per teacher
#31 Most Diverse Private Schools in South Carolina
South Pointe Christian School
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
Largest group: 69% of students
Pageland, SC
BOverall grade156 students11 students per teacher
#32 Most Diverse Private Schools in South Carolina
St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic School
Parish school · Grades K–8
Largest group: 70% of students
Aiken, SC
A-Overall grade217 students11 students per teacher
#33 Most Diverse Private Schools in South Carolina
St. Gregory the Great Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–6
Largest group: 70% of students
Okatie, SC
BOverall grade162 students11 students per teacher
#34 Most Diverse Private Schools in South Carolina
Hawthorne Christian Academy
Baptist school · Grades K–12
Largest group: 70% of students
Chester, SC
A-Overall grade86 students11 students per teacher
#35 Most Diverse Private Schools in South Carolina
Mission Hope Foundation
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–10
Largest group: 70% of students
Columbia, SC
A-Overall grade66 students7 students per teacher
#36 Most Diverse Private Schools in South Carolina
Carolina Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Largest group: 71% of students
Lancaster, SC
BOverall grade236 students12 students per teacher
#37 Most Diverse Private Schools in South Carolina
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–12
Largest group: 72% of students
Greenville, SC
B+Overall grade288 students12 students per teacher
#38 Most Diverse Private Schools in South Carolina
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades 6–12
Largest group: 72% of students
Myrtle Beach, SC
B+Overall grade78 students4 students per teacher
#39 Most Diverse Private Schools in South Carolina
Grace Community Academy of Columbia
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
Largest group: 72% of students
Columbia, SC
AOverall grade58 students7 students per teacher
#40 Most Diverse Private Schools in South Carolina
Blessed Sacrament Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 73% of students
Charleston, SC
A-Overall grade231 students10 students per teacher
#41 Most Diverse Private Schools in South Carolina
May River Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–9
Largest group: 73% of students
Bluffton, SC
A+Overall grade74 students5 students per teacher
#42 Most Diverse Private Schools in South Carolina
Westminster Catawba Christian School
Presbyterian school · Grades Pre-K–12
Largest group: 74% of students
Rock Hill, SC
BOverall grade591 students11 students per teacher
#43 Most Diverse Private Schools in South Carolina
Faith Christian School & Daycare
Assembly of God school · Grades Pre-K–12
Largest group: 74% of students
Summerville, SC
B-Overall grade354 students14 students per teacher
#44 Most Diverse Private Schools in South Carolina
Easley Christian School
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
Largest group: 74% of students
Easley, SC
A+Overall grade133 students9 students per teacher
#45 Most Diverse Private Schools in South Carolina
Nativity School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 75% of students
Charleston, SC
A+Overall grade91 students7 students per teacher
#46 Most Diverse Private Schools in South Carolina
Oakbrook Preparatory School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Largest group: 76% of students
Spartanburg, SC
A+Overall grade393 students6 students per teacher
#47 Most Diverse Private Schools in South Carolina
John Paul II Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades 6–12
Largest group: 76% of students
Ridgeland, SC
A+Overall grade363 students10 students per teacher
#48 Most Diverse Private Schools in South Carolina
Wedgefield University for Kids
Baptist school · Grades K–8
Largest group: 76% of students
Wedgefield, SC
B+Overall grade109 students8 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.