College Prep Schools

An independent college preparatory school in the Episcopal tradition, Christ Church Episcopal School is one of the Greenville, SC area’s most prestigious academic institutions, serving approximately 1,200 students in grades K5-12.

If you are looking for a school that will offer your child an educational experience unlike any other in the Upstate, a school that champions exploration and critical thinking within a community where every child is known, supported, and valued, then you will want to consider becoming a part of the CCES family.

What makes CCES different from other Upstate schools? CCES offers a unique academic journey from Primer (K5) through 12th grade, from the IB Primary Years Program in Lower School to Advanced Placement and IB courses in Upper School, with a 100% college acceptance rate and SAT scores that consistently outpace national averages.

Is financial aid available? Yes! Tuition assistance is available for families who qualify. Visit cces.org/admission/financial-aid to learn more.

Best For: Students K5–12th grade whose families want rigorous IB and AP academics within a values-driven, community-centered school
Location: 245 Cavalier Drive, Greenville, SC
Website: cces.org

⭐2026 KABOOM Award Finalist for Top Private School in Greenville, SC
⭐2026 KABOOM Award Finalist for Top Preschool in Greenville, SC

Bob Jones Academy (BJA) has been partnering with Christian families since 1927 to provide an excellent, Christ-centered education for students from preschool through 12th grade. With a nurturing faculty and a strong academic foundation, BJA equips students to grow intellectually, spiritually, and personally in a caring, supportive environment.

At BJA, students are encouraged to pursue academic excellence while developing integrity, character, and a love for Jesus Christ. Instruction is rooted in a biblical worldview, and teachers model Christ-like character while challenging students to think critically, work diligently, and serve others. Our guiding principles, eternity-focused, growing, humble, transparent, unified, loving, and excellent, shape everything we do.

BJA’s college-preparatory program prepares students for future success with rigorous coursework, including honors math and science tracks and a robust dual-credit program through Bob Jones University. Graduates leave BJA confident, well-prepared for college, and grounded in their faith. Bob Jones Academy is fully accredited by both Cognia and the American Association of Christian Schools.

To learn more about how Bob Jones Academy can partner with your family, contact us at bja@bobjonesacademy.net or 864.770.1395.

⭐2026 KABOOM Awards Winner for Top Private School in Greenville, SC
⭐2026 KABOOM Awards Winner for Top Preschool in Greenville, SC

First Presbyterian Academy At First Presbyterian Academy, students are known by name, challenged to grow, and called to something greater. From the earliest years through graduation, we provide a Christ-centered, college-preparatory education that develops the whole child academically, spiritually, socially, and emotionally.

In our Lower School, small class sizes, hands-on learning, intentional technology use, weekly chapel, daily Bible instruction, and enriching opportunities such as IGNITE and Related Arts foster curiosity, character, and a lifelong love of learning.

In our Upper School, students are prepared for college and beyond through rigorous academics, including Advanced Placement and dual enrollment courses, while faculty mentors invest deeply in their spiritual and personal growth through chapel, Discover Groups, Impact Service Days, and meaningful traditions like the Windy Gap Retreat.

Throughout every grade, our students are encouraged to think critically, lead courageously, serve faithfully, and discover God’s unique calling for their lives.

What makes FPA different from other Christian schools? FPA combines rigorous college-preparatory academics with deep spiritual investment. Faculty mentors know every student by name and walk alongside them through every stage of growth, from Lower School curiosity to Upper School leadership and service.

What college prep opportunities are available? Upper School students have access to Advanced Placement and dual enrollment courses, plus state championship athletics, student ambassador programs, and a strong college counseling pathway that has sent graduates to top universities nationwide.

First Presbyterian Academy has given me a high school experience like no other. Not only was I challenged through exceptional academic opportunities that helped me reach my dream school, Pepperdine University, but I also found mentors and friendships that will stay with me for the rest of my life. FPA provided a unique environment where my teachers invested in my spiritual growth, giving me the foundation to excel academically, compete on state championship volleyball teams, and serve as a student ambassador, all alongside my very best friends. I am incredibly grateful for the ways FPA has prepared me for what’s ahead.

— Claire Bostrom, Class of 2026 Valedictorian

Best For: Families seeking a Christ-centered, college-preparatory education where every student is known, challenged, and called to something greater
Location: Shannon Forest Campus: 829 Garlington Rd, Greenville, SC 29615 | Downtown Campus: 200 W. Washington St, Greenville, SC 29601
Website: firstpresacademy.com

Saint Joseph’s Catholic School offers a transformative 6th through 12th grade experience built on personal accompaniment, where every student is deeply known, appreciated, and challenged. Rooted in an authentic Catholic identity that warmly welcomes families of all faiths, our faculty and staff walk alongside each child to foster true depth of learning.

Because these formative years should be a time of broad discovery rather than rigid specialization, our students are empowered to grow in every area of campus life. Here, your child can safely explore their passions by simultaneously thriving as a scholar, athlete, artist, and leader in a supportive, joyful environment.

What academic programs set Saint Joseph’s Catholic School apart?
At Saint Joseph’s, we guide students through a unique approach to education called The Saint Joseph’s Way, centered on personal accompaniment, infinite worth, fulfillment in Christ, and the positivity of reality. While our tradition of academic excellence and distinguished graduate outcomes is well established, we believe true education goes far beyond a GPA or quick accumulation of credits. By walking side-by-side with our students through these vital, identity- forming years, we build academic depth, personal confidence, and an unshakeable moral compass as we form the whole child in mind, heart, and soul.

Is financial aid available?
Yes. We recognize that each family’s financial situation is unique, and we believe that cost should never be a barrier to the life-changing educational experience that we offer here at Saint Joseph’s. Thanks to our generous benefactors and supporters, we are able to offer Personalized Family Tuition and a variety of Scholarships to help make a Saint Joseph’s education financially feasible.

Best For: Families seeking a high-standard, faith-centered 6th–12th grade education grounded in personal care, intellectual depth, and character formation.
Location: Greenville, SC
Learn more at www.sjcatholicschool.org

Oakbrook is a College Preparatory School with Christian education in Spartanburg.

• Lower School: K3 through 4th Grade
• Middle School: 5th – 8th Grade
• Upper School: 9th – 12th Grade

Spartanburg Christian Academy is religiously affiliated with First Baptist North Spartanburg and offers programming and curriculum for 3K through 12th Grade.

Spartanburg Day School is a nationally-accredited independent school, offering curriculum and programming for 3K through 12th grade.

Westgate Christian School in Spartanburg is religiously affiliated with Westgate Baptist Church and offers faith-based curriculum for 3K – 12th grade.

Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic School in Greenville offers a classical program through the Catholic faith for children in Kindergarten through 12th Grade.