Last Updated on August 4, 2023 by Sidharth PS
Hi readers! In this post, I’ve compiled a list of best alternative schools in South Carolina. The list consists of both public and private schools. Here, readers will find the following details – top alternative schools, their address, grades, student teacher ratio and more.
Best Public & Private Alternative Schools in South Carolina for 2022
Rank |
School |
Low Grade |
High Grade |
Address |
City |
Student Teacher Ratio |
| 1 | KELLEYTOWN BAPTIST KINDERGARTEN | 2 | 3 | 2609 KELLEYTOWN RD | HARTSVILLE | 0.83 |
| 2 | Wateree River High | 09 | 12 | Hwy 261 | Rembert | 2.0000000 |
| 3 | WHITE OAK BAPTIST CHURCH KINDERGARTEN | 2 | 3 | 1805 WADE HAMPTON BLVD | GREENVILLE | 2 |
| 4 | MacDougall High | 09 | 12 | 1516 Old Gilliard Road | Ridgeville | 2.6000000 |
| 5 | ALDERSGATE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER | 2 | 5 | 7 SHANNON DR | GREENVILLE | 2.75 |
| 6 | Birchwood School | 05 | 12 | 5000 Broad River Road | Columbia | 4.1000000 |
| 7 | THE LORDS CHILDREN | 2 | 3 | 805 11TH AVE N | NORTH MYRTLE BEACH | 4.21 |
| 8 | HAYNSWORTH SCHOOL | 2 | 6 | 228 E PARK AVE | GREENVILLE | 5 |
| 9 | Lee High | 09 | 12 | 990 Wisacky Highway Bishopville SC 29010 | Bishopville | 5.3000000 |
| 10 | COVENANT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY | 2 | 3 | 4521 LIBERTY HWY | ANDERSON | 5.5 |
| 11 | FIRST BAPTIST DAY SCHOOL | 2 | 3 | 847 CLEVELAND ST | GREENVILLE | 5.71 |
| 12 | OWENS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY | 2 | 6 | 3377 RIDGEWAY ST | NORTH CHARLESTON | 5.75 |
| 13 | FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH PRESCHOOL | 2 | 3 | 224 BARNWELL AVE NW | AIKEN | 5.78 |
| 14 | FOUNDATION CHRISTIAN SCHOOL | 1 | 1 | 1605 OLD STATE ROAD | GASTON | 6 |
| 15 | SOUTH AIKEN PRESBYTERIAN KINDERGARTEN | 2 | 3 | 1711 WHISKEY RD | AIKEN | 6.08 |
| 16 | Sara Babb High | 09 | 12 | 4450 Broad River Road | Columbia | 6.1000000 |
| 17 | Willow Lane School | 05 | 12 | 1731 Shivers Road | Columbia | 6.2000000 |
| 18 | BETHANY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER | 2 | 3 | 118 W 3RD S ST | SUMMERVILLE | 6.5 |
| 19 | RIVERPOINTE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY | 2 | 17 | 8310 DORCHESTER RD | NORTH CHARLESTON | 6.58 |
| 20 | Tyger River High | 09 | 12 | 200 Prison Road | Enoree | 6.8000000 |
| 21 | CHEROKEE CREEK BOYS SCHOOL | 10 | 15 | 198 COOPER RD | WESTMINSTER | 6.85 |
| 22 | Ridgeland High | 09 | 12 | 5 Correctional Road | Ridgeland | 7.0000000 |
| 23 | MACFEAT EARLY CHILDHOOD LAB SCHOOL | 2 | 3 | 41 WITHERSWTS BLDG WINTHROP UNI | ROCK HILL | 7 |
| 24 | TRINITY DAY SCHOOL | 2 | 3 | 226 W LIBERTY ST | SUMTER | 7 |
| 25 | WESTMINSTER WEEKDAY SCHOOL | 2 | 3 | 2310 AUGUSTA ST | GREENVILLE | 7 |
| 26 | ASBURY KINDERGARTEN & PRESCHOOL | 2 | 3 | 1005 ASBURY DR | COLUMBIA | 8 |
| 27 | NEW HOPE CAROLINAS | 11 | 17 | 101 SEDGEWOOD DR | ROCK HILL | 8.16 |
| 28 | IMMANUEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL | 2 | 3 | 2820 WOODRUFF RD | SIMPSONVILLE | 9 |
| 29 | Evaluation and Detention Center | 05 | 12 | 1731 Shivers Road | Columbia | 9.7000000 |
| 30 | ST ANDREWS DAY SCHOOL | 2 | 3 | 440 WHILDEN ST | MOUNT PLEASANT | 10 |
| 31 | UNION UMC KINDERGARTEN | 2 | 3 | PO BOX 765 | IRMO | 10 |
| 32 | Trenton High | 09 | 12 | 84 Greenhouse Road | Trenton | 10.5000000 |
| 33 | O’QUINN SCHOOLS OF PORTER-GAUD – MOUNT PLEASANT | 2 | 5 | 761 S SHELMORE BLVD | MOUNT PLEASANT | 11 |
| 34 | EDWARD RD BAPTIST CHURCH KINDERGARTEN | 3 | 3 | 1050 EDWARDS RD | GREENVILLE | 12 |
| 35 | SONSHINE LEARNING CENTER | 2 | 3 | 1201 HAYWOOD RD | GREENVILLE | 12 |
| 36 | WINFIELD HEIGHTS CHRISTIAN KINDERGARTEN | 2 | 3 | 315 CHESTER ST | WILLISTON | 13 |
| 37 | UMC OF THE COVENANT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER | 2 | 3 | 9020 ASHEVILLE HWY | SPARTANBURG | 13.63 |
| 38 | CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN PRESCHOOL | 2 | 3 | 1404 N BLVD | ANDERSON | 14 |
| 39 | Turbeville High | 09 | 12 | 1578 Clarence Coker Hwy | Turbeville | 14.2000000 |
| 40 | GRACE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER | 2 | 3 | 639 GEORGIA AVE | NORTH AUGUSTA | 16 |
| 41 | Manning High | 09 | 12 | 502 Beckman Drive | Columbia | 27.4000000 |
| 42 | Allendale High | 09 | 12 | 1057 Revolutionary Raod | Fairfax | – |
| 43 | Broad River High | 09 | 12 | 4460 Broad River Road | Columbia | – |
| 44 | Kirkland High | 09 | 12 | 4460 Broad River | Columbia | – |
| 45 | COMPUHIGH/WHITMORE SCHOOL | 14 | 17 | 125 LAKE VISTA DR | CHAPIN |
For ranking the schools, I’ve relied upon the ‘Student Teacher Ratio’ factor. What is student teacher ratio, some of you may ask. It is the number used to indicate the number of students for every teacher in a school. For example, a student teacher ratio of 16 indicates that a teacher is available for 16 students in that school. When it comes to quality of education, student teacher ratio plays an important role. If the student teacher ratio is 100, it means that few teachers are available to attend to the needs of students in a school. This may lead to inadequate attention, inadequate engagement, and may even have a negative impact on student success! Student teacher ratio is like a two way street. Fewer students per teacher setup is an ideal classroom where students may enjoy adequate individual-attention from teachers. Under this setup, a teacher may take care of individuals’ needs and weaknesses. Similarly, under this setup, teachers may modify/adapt their teaching techniques according to learning styles/needs of the students.
I am Vishnu Nambiar a career and educational blogger from India. I am also a full time educational consultant having more than 12 years of experience in the educational sector.
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