For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 639 students in 29585, SC (there are , serving 2,385 public students). 21% of all K-12 students in 29585, SC are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
The top ranked private schools in 29585, SC include Lowcountry Preparatory School and All Saints Classical Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is lower than the South Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
60% of private schools in 29585, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).
Top Ranked 29585 South Carolina ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3560 Kings River Road
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-8524
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-8524
Gr: PK-K | 70 students
Lowcountry Preparatory School![Lowcountry Preparatory School Photo]( "Lowcountry Preparatory School Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
300 Blue Stem Dr
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-4147
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-4147
Gr: PK-12 | 238 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montessori School Of Pawleys Island
Montessori School
236 Commerce Dr
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-9015
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-9015
Gr: PK-K | 121 students Tuition listed
Pawleys Island Christian Academy
(Christian)
72 True Blue Dr
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-9293
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-9293
Gr: PK-1 | 139 students
St. Peter Lutheran School
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
65 Crooked Oak Dr
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-2792
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-2792
Gr: PK-K | 71 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in 29585, SC?
The top ranked private schools in 29585, SC include Lowcountry Preparatory School and All Saints Classical Christian School.
How many private schools are located in 29585?
5 private schools are located in 29585.
How diverse are private schools in 29585?
29585 private schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the South Carolina private school average of 18%.
What percentage of students in 29585 go to private school?
21% of all K-12 students in 29585 are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 29585?
60% of private schools in 29585 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).
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