Where can you find an excellent private school near Greenville, SC? There are dozens of private education programs in the area, and Kidding Around readers voted for their favorite schools.
Our KABOOM Awards Family Favorites winners are some of the finest private schools near Greenville, SC.
Top Private Schools in Greenville, SC
2025 Kaboom Awards Winners
1st Place: First Presbyterian Academy
Finalists:
- St. Joseph’s Catholic School
- Southside Christian School
Best Private School: First Place
Best Preschool: First Place
First Presbyterian Academy is a private Christian school in Greenville, South Carolina. Voted Best Private School for three consecutive years and awarded Best Preschool for two years in a row, FPA is dedicated to excellence in education.
We are known as a Small School doing BIG things. FPA is small by design, offering class sizes to accommodate a curated learning experience while allowing our students to feel fully supported by their teachers. Our small size does not impact the BIG opportunities that our students have both within the school and in the broader community.
Our related arts offerings for Preschool & Lower School include STEM, PE, Art, Music, and Spanish. Our After School Enrichment opportunities include athletic, academic, and artistic pursuits. Our Upper School offers a range of AP courses, diverse clubs, competitive athletics, and enriching fine arts opportunities, providing students with a well-rounded and engaging high school experience.
Our goal is to offer many avenues to allow the students to nurture each student’s God-Given talents, all while learning and having fun! We have two campuses – Downtown Campus and Shannon Forest Campus – with grades K3-12th .
We would love to show you the BIG THINGS happening at FPA. Call us at 864.678.5107 to schedule a tour!
Best Private School – Finalist
At Saint 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, Saint Joseph’s prepares students for success in both college and life.
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Don’t miss our Kidding Around Guide to Greenville area Private Schools.
2024 KABOOM Awards
1st Place: First Presbyterian Academy
Finalists:
- Bob Jones Academy
- Abiding Peace Academy
- Trailhead Community Farm School
- Southside Christian School
- Little Me Academy
