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Best South Carolina Blue Ribbon ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 blue ribbon private schools serving 4,061 students in South Carolina.
The top ranked blue ribbon private schools in South Carolina include St. Andrew Catholic School, Christ Our King-Stella Maris School, and Ben Lippen School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the South Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
100% of blue ribbon private schools in South Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this and .

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 4,061

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 4,061

Top Ranked South Carolina Blue Ribbon ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Ben Lippen School Photo
Ben Lippen School
Gr: NS-12 | 1,038 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 21
Blue Ribbon year: 2023
Christian
7401 Monticello Road
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 807-4000
(11)
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Map of Christ Our King-Stella Maris School
Christ Our King-Stella Maris School
Gr: PK-8 | 650 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 8
Blue Ribbon year: 2009, 2023
Catholic
1183 Russell Drive
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-4721
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Columbia Adventist Academy
Gr: K-6 | 14 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
Seventh Day Adventist
241 Riverchase Way
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 796-0277
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St. Andrew Catholic School
Gr: K-8 | 194 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 10
Blue Ribbon year: 2005
Catholic
3601 N Kings Hwy
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 448-6062
(4)
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St. John Neumann Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 293 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 19
Blue Ribbon year: 1999, 2010
Catholic
721 Polo Rd
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 788-1367
(5)
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St. Marys Catholic School Photo
St. Marys Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 342 students
Avg. class size: 29 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Blue Ribbon year: 2020
Catholic
101 Hampton Ave
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 271-3870
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Southside Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,290 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 10
Blue Ribbon year: 2007
Christian
2211 Woodruff Rd
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 234-7575
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Prince Of Peace Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Blue Ribbon year: 2014
Catholic
1209 Brushy Creek Rd
Taylors, SC 29687
(864) 331-2145
(6)
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Map of Vanard J. Mendinghall Junior Academy
Vanard J. Mendinghall Junior Academy
Gr: K-2 | 64 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1202 Decatur St
Orangeburg, SC 29118
(803) 535-3730
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon private schools in South Carolina?
The top ranked blue ribbon private schools in South Carolina include St. Andrew Catholic School, Christ Our King-Stella Maris School, and Ben Lippen School.
How many blue ribbon private schools are located in South Carolina?
9 blue ribbon private schools are located in South Carolina.
How diverse are blue ribbon private schools in South Carolina?
South Carolina blue ribbon private schools are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the South Carolina private school average of 19%.
What percentage of blue ribbon private schools are religiously affiliated in South Carolina?
100% of blue ribbon private schools in South Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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