For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 alternative private elementary schools serving 955 students in South Carolina.
The top ranked alternative private elementary school in South Carolina is Hilton Head Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is lower than the South Carolina private elementary school average acceptance rate of 88%.
Top Ranked South Carolina Alternative ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3088 Bluffton Parkway
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843) 681-2878
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843) 681-2878
Gr: K-12 | 664 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Amikids Beaufort
All-boys | Alternative School
60 Honeybee Island Rd
Seabrook, SC 29940
(843) 846-2128
Seabrook, SC 29940
(843) 846-2128
Gr: 7-11 | 19 students
Brighter Children Learning Center
Alternative School (Baptist)
1830 Old Whittaker Pkwy
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 937-5701
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 937-5701
Gr: PK-1 | 28 students
Conestee Baptist Day School
Alternative School (Baptist)
145 2nd Street
Conestee, SC 29636
(864) 277-1175
Conestee, SC 29636
(864) 277-1175
Gr: K-12 | 35 students
Foundation Christian School![Foundation Christian School Photo]( "Foundation Christian School Photo")
Alternative School (Christian)
1101 Old Sandy Run Rd
Gaston, SC 29053
(803) 603-8064
Gaston, SC 29053
(803) 603-8064
Gr: K-11 Tuition listed
New Hope Carolinas
Alternative School
101 Sedgewood Dr
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 328-9300
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 328-9300
Gr: 6-12 | 126 students
Newberry Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
2004 Colony Church Rd
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-1982
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-1982
Gr: PK-12 | 28 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Riverpointe Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
8310 Dorchester Road
North Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 552-0624
North Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 552-0624
Gr: K-10 | 34 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Acceptance rate listed
Whetstone Academy Llc
All-boys | Alternative School
186 Brians Lake Rd
Mountain Rest, SC 29664
(864) 638-6005
Mountain Rest, SC 29664
(864) 638-6005
Gr: 5-9 | 21 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative private elementary schools in South Carolina?
The top ranked alternative private elementary schools in South Carolina is Hilton Head Christian Academy.
How many alternative private elementary schools are located in South Carolina?
9 alternative private elementary schools are located in South Carolina.
How diverse are alternative private elementary schools in South Carolina?
South Carolina alternative private elementary schools are approximately 19% minority students, which is higher than the South Carolina private school average of 17%.
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