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Best South Carolina ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 private schools with special program emphasis serving 1,226 students in South Carolina.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private schools in South Carolina include University School of The Lowcountry, Lowcountry Preparatory School, and Veritas Preparatory School.
The average acceptance rate is 73%, which is lower than the South Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
63% of private schools with special program emphasis in South Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Special education schools primarily serve specific student groups such as those that may be hard of hearing, deaf, speech impaired, health impaired, orthopedically impaired, cognitive delays/impairments, seriously emotionally disturbed, multi-handicapped, visually handicapped, or deaf and blind.

Top Ranked South Carolina ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
University School of The Lowcountry
University School of The Lowcountry Photo - Visiting Shem Creek is a favorite activity for USL students.
Special Program Emphasis
(9)
690 Coleman Blvd.
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-0902
Gr: 3-12 | 78 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Veritas Preparatory School
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
701 Cleveland Street
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 309-0511
Gr: K-12 | 387 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
1955
Special Program Emphasis (Baptist)
1508 Marchant Ave And 2 Other Address
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 786-9483
Gr: PK-3 | 142 students
Chabad Jewish Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
2803 N Oak St
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 448-0035
Gr: K-6 | 65 students
Charleston Bilingual Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
5032 Lackawanna Blvd
North Charleston, SC 29405
(779) 843-7792
Gr: PK-3 | 99 students
The Georgetown School Of Arts And Sciences
Special Program Emphasis
1200 Highmarket St
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 520-4359
Gr: 5-12 | 44 students
Lake Pointe Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
3168 Hands Mill Hwy Hwy 274
York, SC 29745
(803) 631-5253
Gr: K-12 | 173 students Tuition listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in South Carolina?
The top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in South Carolina include University School of The Lowcountry, Lowcountry Preparatory School, and Veritas Preparatory School.
How many private schools with special program emphasis are located in South Carolina?
8 private schools with special program emphasis are located in South Carolina.
How diverse are private schools with special program emphasis in South Carolina?
South Carolina private schools with special program emphasis are approximately 30% minority students, which is higher than the South Carolina private school average of 18%.
What percentage of private schools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in South Carolina?
63% of private schools with special program emphasis in South Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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