College Prep Schools

Offers: Pre-K – High School

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 1,150 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 will educate the whole child – intellectually, spiritually, morally, and physically – then you will want to consider becoming a part of the CCES family.

Find out more at CCES!

At St. Joseph’s Catholic School, we’re more than just a private, co-ed day school in South Carolina – we’re a family, rooted in the Roman Catholic tradition, dedicated to shaping students’ minds, hearts, and souls in the image of Christ.

We are an independent Catholic school, approved by the Diocese of Charleston, and proud to be listed in the Newman Guide as a school committed to upholding the standards of faithful Catholic education.

Our vibrant community includes students from 37 zip codes, 24 cities, and six counties, all united by a commitment to academic excellence and personal growth. We offer the College Board’s AP Capstone Program, a curriculum that fosters cross-disciplinary learning and hones skills in analysis, teamwork, and evidence-based argumentation, culminating in students’ proficiency in independent research. Additionally, we offer 22 Honors classes and 10 Honor Societies, ensuring exceptional opportunities for every student to challenge themselves and reach their fullest potential.

Beyond the classroom, our students enjoy a wealth of activities, from 46 sports teams to 64 fine arts opportunities. With 98% of our graduates earning merit-based scholarships, St. Joseph’s prepares students for success in both college and life.

Learn more at The St. Joseph’s Catholic School website.

First Presbyterian Academy offers two convenient campus locations – our campus on Garlington Road offers grades K3-12th and our Downtown Campus offers grades K4, Transitional Kindergarten, and K5. Our classes are small by design, offering a unique and individualized college preparatory experience while emphasizing learning through the lens of a Biblical Worldview.

Preschool
• Each child receives instruction with sensitivity to developmental stages
• Students remain active and engaged throughout the day
• Students are also nurtured in their social and emotional needs according to a biblical worldview

Elementary School
• Emphasizes a partnership with parents
• Prepares students for the rigors of Middle School while preparing them with a strong Biblical foundation.
• Provides a STEM Program, a Gifted and Talented Program, and Fine Arts Program, and Learning Difference Program

Middle School
• Provides a unique bridge from Elementary to High School
• Challenges students through Academics, Fine Arts and Athletics
• Holds to a college preparatory curriculum focus

High School
• Challenges students with high quality College Preparatory, Honors and AP classes
• Students enjoy an exceptional Athletic Program led by coaches rooted in truth and faith
• A Fine Arts Program features choral music, drama and visual arts programs
• Students are taught to think in the highest categories, work hard and discern in preparation for college, vocation and eternity

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.

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

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

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

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