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ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ - Established 2003
Prince Of Peace Catholic School Top 25 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (SC)
St. Andrew Catholic School Top 10 · Lowest Acceptance Rate (SC)
St. Marys Catholic School Top 13 · Oldest Founding Date (SC)

Best South Carolina Blue Ribbon ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 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, St. Marys Catholic School, and Christ Our King-Stella Maris School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is same as the South Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
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)

  • # ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s: 8
  • # Students Served: 4,061

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s: 8
  • # Students Served: 4,061

Top Ranked South Carolina Blue Ribbon ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

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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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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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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
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, St. Marys Catholic School, and Christ Our King-Stella Maris School.
How many blue ribbon private schools are located in South Carolina?
8 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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