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Best South Carolina ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschools Belonging to South Carolina Independent Schools Association (SCISA (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 13 private preschools belonging to South Carolina Independent Schools Association (SCISA serving 5,108 students in South Carolina. You can also find more schools membership associations in South Carolina.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to South Carolina Independent Schools Association (SCISA in South Carolina include Lowcountry Preparatory School, Spartanburg Christian Academy, and Ben Lippen School.
The average tuition cost is $12,190, which is higher than the South Carolina private preschool average tuition cost of $10,071.
69% of private preschools belonging to South Carolina Independent Schools Association (SCISA in South Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top Ranked ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschools Belonging to South Carolina Independent Schools Association (SCISA in South Carolina (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Spartanburg Christian Academy
Spartanburg Christian Academy Photo
(Baptist)
(1)
8740 Asheville Hwy
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 578-4238
Gr: PK-12 | 703 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 40 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ben Lippen School
Ben Lippen School Photo - Aerial view of Monticello Road Campus
(Christian)
(11)
7401 Monticello Road
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 807-4000
Gr: NS-12 | 1,038 student Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition listed
Beverly White
Beverly White Photo
(Christian)
PO Box 413
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 381-5248
Gr: NS-12 | 8 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3
First Presbyterian Academy
First Presbyterian Academy Photo - Academic Enrichment Specials are an essential part of Crusader curriculum from PK3-12th grade. Our littlest Crusaders enjoy activities such as Library, Art, Music, Spanish and exciting Field Trips, to name a few. This adventurous member of our PK4 class is reaching for a yummy apple on a recent field trip to a local apple orchard.
(3)
829 Garlington Road
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 678-5107
Gr: PK-12 | 579 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
302 Burroughs Ave
Beaufort, SC 29902
(843) 522-0660
Gr: PK-12 | 378 students Sports: 9 Tuition listed
James Island Christian School
James Island Christian School Photo - Welcome to JICS!
(Christian)
(5)
15 Crosscreek Drive
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 795-1762
Gr: PK-10 | 282 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Lowcountry Preparatory School
Lowcountry Preparatory School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
300 Blue Stem Dr
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
Mason Preparatory School
Mason Preparatory School Photo
(14)
56 Halsey Blvd
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 723-0664
Gr: PK-8 | 306 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Northside Christian Academy
Northside Christian Academy Photo - Lexington campus opened in 2011 and is home to grades k4 through 12th.
(Christian)
(1)
4347 Sunset Blvd
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 520-5656
Gr: PK-12 | 985 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
South Aiken Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
(3)
980 Dougherty Rd
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 648-7871
Gr: PK-12 | 283 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Beaufort Academy
Beaufort Academy Photo
240 Sams Point Rd
Beaufort, SC 29907
(843) 524-3393
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Heritage Christian Academy
Heritage Christian Academy Photo - Heritage Christian Academy is Christian in philosophy and practice while classical in approach and methodology. With small class sizes and rigorous curriculum, Heritage Christian Academy prepares children to live purposefully and intelligently as they pursue the individual calling God has given them.
(Christian)
649 Barr Rd
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 951-3901
Gr: PK-8 | 120 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Thomas Hart Academy
852 Flinns Rd
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 332-4991
Gr: PK-8 | 188 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

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