Private Schools

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

We believe education should be a journey that empowers children to take ownership of their learning adventure—not just to gain knowledge, but to grow in character, resilience, and confidence. Our model isn’t just about learning facts; it’s about building problem-solvers and creators. When children are given the tools and freedom to pursue their passions, they become more engaged, capable, and ready to take on the world with purpose.

How do we do it?

• Learner-Driven Education: Children lead their own learning journeys, tackling real-world problems, collaborating with peers, setting goals, and discovering solutions through critical thinking and exploration.
• Personalized Pathways: Inspired by Montessori and Reggio Emilia principles, our approach values hands-on exploration, creativity, and self-direction—meeting each child where they are.
• Mentorship + Character: With “guides” instead of teachers and the Hero’s Journey at the core of our philosophy, children develop resilience, leadership, and a growth mindset—equipping them to thrive in any environment.
• Art Integration: Creativity is woven into every project. From visual arts to storytelling, we use creative mediums to enhance problem-solving and bring learning to life.
• Honoring God-Given Gifts: We recognize and nurture each child’s unique strengths, helping them grow into purposeful, confident individuals.

Currently serving grades K-8, we are growing each year and will expand through 12th grade. With over 300 Actons across the globe, we welcome children eager to explore their world. If you’re looking for an education model that nurtures both intellect and creativity, this is the place for your family.

Offers: Toddler (half day) – Middle School

Five Oaks Academy is accredited by the South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA) and is the only Montessori school in the area that offers a cohesive program from toddler through eighth grade. With over 36 countries represented, the global community within Five Oaks Academy (FOA) and its unique research-based approach to education give students an educational experience you won’t find anywhere else.

FOA is a welcoming environment that focuses on creating original thinkers and encourages students to develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Understanding that each child has his own learning style and interests, students at FOA are treated as individuals. A low student:teacher ratio allows each child to receive a customized education. Students explore mathematics, literature, history, science, geography, and the arts in a creative and research-based manner.

Along with a challenging academic curriculum, the program fosters the development of time management skills and helps students learn to prioritize their responsibilities. Additionally, students discover and develop their own unique talents and strengths. Most importantly, FOA strives to foster students’ curiosity and love of learning so they become lifelong learners. Our goal is for our students to have success not only in the classroom but in the real world as well.

Find out more at Five Oaks Academy!

Offers: K3 – Middle School

For 50 years, Mitchell Road Christian Academy has upheld a tradition of academic excellence, character development, and spiritual formation for students in K3-8th grade. We provide a safe environment with caring, accessible, and experienced teachers who challenge and nurture students. MRCA offers half-day Early Education programs as well as half and full-day options for our K5 classes. After-school care is available until 3 pm for K3 and K4 students and until 5:30 pm for K5-8^th grade

MRCA’s goal for our preschool students is to give them a love for learning and lay the groundwork for academic growth and character development through our biblical worldview instruction. Our teachers plan child-focused learning units to cultivate a child’s curiosity. We value the unique qualities each child brings to our school!

Visit our website to see how Mitchell Road Christian Academy can partner with your family. Click here to learn about our admissions process. Call 864-268-2210 or email admissions@mitchellroadchristian.org for more information. We look forward to meeting you!

Founded in 1927, Bob Jones Academy is well known for its excellent education serving students preschool through grade 12. Our school includes a strong learning environment under a nurturing faculty who teach from a biblical worldview while demonstrating Christ-like character. Our mission is to assist like-minded Christian parents in challenging students to love Jesus Christ, to embrace God’s truth, to exercise integrity, to pursue excellence and to serve others. We strive to accomplish this mission by operating by our guiding principles: eternity-focused, growing, humble, transparent, unified, loving and excellent.

We challenge our students to succeed by providing high quality academics and encouraging personal excellence. It is our goal to develop fully prepared and mature college-bound graduates who love God with all their heart. Our school is accredited through both Cognia and the American Association of Christian Schools.

In BJA’s college preparatory high school program, classes are 50 minutes long and meet five days a week. Twenty-four credits are required for graduation. In addition to a full slate of rigorous college prep courses, BJA offers an honors track—both math and science—and general courses in the core areas. BJA has a robust dual-credit program through its affiliated nationally accredited college, Bob Jones University.

Contact Bob Jones Academy at bja@bobjonesacademy.net or 864.770.1395 for more information.

At Brain Balance of Greenville our mission is to help every child succeed and every family thrive. We serve three and a half year old to nineteen year old students. The Brain Balance Program addresses academic, social and behavioral issues for a child and their family. The students that we help may have ADHD, Asperger’s, processing challenges, trouble making friends or a learning disability like Dyslexia. We identify the issues, then set a plan in place that addresses your child’s specific needs.

Brain Balance provides a comprehensive, non medical approach that combines physical and sensory exercises with cognitive skill training and healthy nutrition. Your child’s journey starts at our center, but continues at home with individualized exercises and extends into support during school meetings.

A visit to Brain Balance of Greenville is a very eye opening, energizing experience. We invite you to take a tour and meet with one of our center directors for a personal discussion about your child’s development needs. Having a personal consultation with a center director is a great place to start in determining a clear path for your child’s success.

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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.

East Link Academy, opened in 2018 in Greenville, SC, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in kindergarten to grade 8. Academically, East Link outperforms district and state averages, earning “excellent” state report‑card ratings and top‑ranking distinctions on platforms like Niche (#4 charter elementary, #5 charter middle in SC)

Its mission is “to prepare students to be language and cultural links between the West and East,” achieved through rigorous academics aligned with state standards in math, science, social studies, language arts, and through cultural celebrations like Chinese New Year. With smaller class sizes and a low student‑teacher ratio, ELA emphasizes hands-on learning in math, science, social studies, and language arts—split evenly between English and Mandarin in grades K–5 with continued rigorous academics and Chinese language development in middle school.

East Link Academy is a high-performing, culturally rich immersion school ideal for families seeking strong academic outcomes and Mandarin proficiency. Located at 78 Global Drive, ELA is currently enrolling and uses a lottery when demand exceeds capacity. Visit our website for more information: www.eastlinkacademy.org.

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!

BEST Skills Academy is an affordable private middle school with a formal mentoring approach to education located in Greenville, SC.

• With a 1 to 10 instructor to student ratio, each child receives a customized paced education plan best suited to their learning style in a beneficial small class size environment.
• Each student also receives 180 hours of mentoring throughout the year to help reach their goals.
• BEST Skills Academy offers a well-balanced and rigorous academic curriculum with graduation requirements that match South Carolina standards, combined with critical life skills such as personal finance, organization, time management and self-discipline.
• Beyond middle school, BEST Skills Academy offers a high school learning center.

BEST Skills Academy is committed to a quality program that sets every student up for success in higher education. BEST Skills Academy is a member of the South Carolina Independent School Association.

Learn more about how we’re transforming middle school education in Greenville at the BEST Skills Academy website.

Discover a school where every child belongs.

At the Selah Grey Academy, we believe all students, of every ability, background, and learning style—deserve a safe, joyful place to grow.
Our Christ-centered K–8 program offers small class sizes, individualized instruction, and integrated academic and therapeutic supports to ensure each learner thrives.

Here, students don’t just attend school, they find their pride. With hands-on learning, strong literacy and math foundations, STEAM
enrichment, leadership development, and social-emotional growth woven throughout the day, children build confidence while discovering their God-given gifts. Our teachers are trained in resilience focused, inclusive practices and create classrooms where students feel seen, valued, and encouraged to shine.

Families are true partners, and our community is rooted in faith, compassion, and purpose. Whether a student needs academic challenge, additional support, or simply a place to feel understood, Selah Grey Academy provides a nurturing environment that meets them exactly where they are.

Selah Grey Academy—Where Every Lion Finds Their Pride.

Enroll today and give your child a school experience filled with belonging, purpose, and hope.

Offers: K4-8th grade

Mandarin Language Immersion: Charis Academy (formerly MMM Christian Academy) is the only school in the Upstate that provides authentic Mandarin Chinese and English with a Christian worldview for K4 through middle school. We offer flexible schedules and small class sizes for full-time and part-time students, with a robust STEM and ABRSM music component. Charis Academy’s vision is to educate students through Montessori-style hands-on and creative learning. We provide an overarching research-based high-effect multisensory-cognitive approach for mainstream students and students with dyslexia and exceptional students, adapting the Orton-Gillingham methods for success in ELA, Math, Science and biliteracy results.

University-Model School: Our University-Model school partners with parents to provide a high-quality, college-preparatory education from kindergarten to high school. Students split their time between in-school study and a satellite classroom, which can be their home, where parents co-teach their children. Our professional educators support parents with a rigorous curriculum design, instructional strategies and assessment throughout the year. Parents remain highly involved in the lives of the students. For more information about the University-Model, visit NAUMS.org.

STEM Focus for our K4 – G8 classes Charis offers a robust STEM component with high-level math made-easy, fun LEGO robotics, and STEM projects such as space station, solar panel cars and fans and other building models in the Makerspace. For our middle school and high school students, we emphasize science, engineering, computer science, and mathematics to ensure your student is college- and career-ready. Projects such as Laser engraving and 3-D printing computerized programing are part of the curriculum.

MUSIC SCHOOL: Charis offers high level classical music training from the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Curriculum and where students learn to play the piano, violin and cello during school time from the age of 4 – 6, and in music movements and enjoyment of percussion, and professional choir practices.

Located at the McAlister Square University Center, Charis Academy is a fully accredited full-time private school, and a U-model school, 501(c)3 nonprofit, private Christian school.

Registration for the 2025-2026 school year is open. For more info and to schedule a visit, please email frontoffice@charisacademysc.com.

Offers: K2-K4, elementary K5- 8th Grade

Our objective at Abiding Peace Academy is to provide an exceptional education, instilling a love of learning in each student by nurturing his or her intellectual, spiritual, social, emotional and physical development in a safe, loving, Christian community; while imparting a strong faith in the truth of salvation through Jesus Christ.

Abiding Peace Academy can make a difference in your child’s life. The foundation of our education is Christ, and children grow in the Christian teachings and values each day. Our small class sizes and dedicated teachers ensure that each child receives the nurturing attention they deserve. APA students routinely score above national averages on standardized test scores.  Aftercare is also available each weekday.

Now enrolling middle school grades 6 – 8! Schedule a tour to see our clean, bright, spacious campus by visiting Abiding Peace Academy. 

Offers: Montessori inspired teaching and child development, full day. Ages 3 through Kindergarten are welcome.

Calvary Christian School in Greer offers faith-based curriculum for K2 – 12th Grade.

Prince of Peace Catholic School offers a nurturing environment, fostering faith and a love of learning, preparing minds for lifelong success. Voted Best of the Upstate.

Launching in Fall 2025 with K5-2nd grade, this private school is Greenville will offer a Christ-centered curriculum.

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

Offers: K4-8th grade.

Curriculum: A Chinese/Mandarin language immersion curriculum along with standard education courses.

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

Greenville Classical Academy models classical education in a Christian environment and strives for excellence in academics as well as in every other aspect of life. Offers K4 – 12th grade.

K4 & K-5 are morning schedule with extended care option.

Offers educational programs for individuals with severe intellectual disabilities. The campus is designed with specialized rooms that explore various courses, including adapted arts, music, physical education, daily living, library, and environmental science. The staff is fully trained and qualified. They also offer over a dozen distinguishing programs. They offer special education for ages 3-21. The Washington Center is a separate school associated with Greenville County Schools.

Religiously affiliated with Mountain View Baptist Church

Grades: 4K preschool – 12th

Project HOPE Foundation offers ABA therapy and autism-specific classrooms. It also offers training and ancillary services for clients. Campuses can be located in Anderson, Greenville, Spartanburg, and Greenwood counties.

St. Paul the Apostle Catholic School is religiously affiliated with St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church. The school offers curriculum and programming to help develop the spiritual, academic, physical, and social growth of each child in 4K through 8th Grade.

Mauldin Christian Academy focuses on Christian education to help encourage spiritual, intellectual, emotional, and social growth in students.

September-May School Year available for preschool, elementary, and afterschool.
Year round day care available for infant – K4.

Veritas is a Christian, Classical, and University Model School serving grades K-12 in Greenville.

Carolina Preparatory School in Greenville offers small class sizes, creative teaching, and a nurturing environment for 6 weeks old through 5th grade.

Hampton Park Christian School in Greenville offers curriculum, education, and programming for K5 through 12th Grade.

Einstein Academy is a non-profit private school for 1st-8th graders who have been diagnosed with ADHD, ADD, Autism and/or similar challenges.

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

Offers a Christ‑centered curriculum with small class sizes for k4- 8th grade.

The Meyer Center offers and an early education program for preschool children with developmental delays and disabilities. The program includes occupational therapy, speech therapy, physical therapy, and music therapy, as well as academic and developmental programming. Admission requires evaluation by an admission team to determine if the child qualifies for these services

Private Christian academy in Williamston, SC that offers education for 2K – 4th grade.

Offers: Montessori education for ages 3 – 6.

Upstate Montessori Academy offers a Montessori education for students in 3K through 4th grade. 3K has a half-day or full-day programs, and 4K through 4th grade has a full-day program.

Catholic school offering education to ages K-3 through 5th grade in a diverse, multicultural setting.

An educational academy offered through Project HOPE Foundation, the school offers education for children on the autism spectrum, preschool through high school. ABA therapy services are provided, with classes Monday through Friday.

The South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind, located in Spartanburg, offers a specialized school for children from preschool through grade 12.  The school provides vision and hearing services in communities and schools throughout South Carolina.

The Haynsworth School in Greenville offers a nurturing and stimulating educational environment for K-2 through 3rd grade.

Offers: Muslim culture and Arabic language immersion school. Preschool through 8th grade accepted.

Eddlemon Adventist School is religiously affiliated with the Spartanburg Seventh-day Adventist Church and offers curriculum for K – 8th Graders. Their Child Development Center begins at 2 years old.

Southside Christian School (SCS) partners with Christian parents in providing an excellent education consistent with biblical truth. Elementary, Middle, and High School students are welcome!

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

Montessori preschool that nurtures a child-centered learning environment, fostering independence, creativity, and critical thinking through hands-on activities and a supportive community.

The primary mission of Saint Mary’s Catholic School is to invite our students to follow the Lord Jesus Christ as faithful disciples to prepare them for outstanding achievement in high school and later life. Our rigorous curriculum integrates academic excellence, athletic challenge, artistic expression, and character formation in the effort to serve the evangelical mission of Saint Mary’s Catholic Church and School.

Private Christian school in Boiling Springs, SC that offers education for K – 8.

Camperdown Academy is a special education school located in Greenville that offers education and support for students with dyslexia and language-based learning differences in grades 1-8.

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