Private Schools in Richland County

Timmerman School: SCISA Accredited private school in Columbia, SC offering academics, athletics, and fine arts.
Ages: grades K – 12.
Tuition: ~$5K – $7K annually (extended care rates available)

The high school program receives its education through Connections Academy with on-campus private teacher assistance.

Grace Christian School: Christ-centered, traditional education.
Academics, athletics, fine arts, and spiritual development programs.
Ages: PreK – 12th grade.
Grace Christian School also has an Early Learning Center for infants (6 weeks old) – 2 years old.
Tuition: ~ $5.5K-$7K for Kindergarten – 5th grade annually
~$8K – $8.5K for Middle/High School annually
Scholarships are available

Sandhills School:  Secular private school that offers small student-to-teacher ratios and a large campus
Specializes in students with diagnosed learning differences, such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia.
Grades: 1st – 12th 
The school is “one of nineteen model in the nation that are accredited by the Orton Gillingham Academy (OGA) for using the Orton Gillingham approach to teach students who learn differently.” Orton Gillingham schools

Sandills School Tuition and financial aid information is available, and students can apply for financial aid.

Hope Christian Academy is a private, nonprofit school for children with diagnosed learning disabilities.
Grades: late elementary – 12th
The academy offers functional and occupational education for the students. The school is located on the campus of Grace Christian School in West Columbia.

Montessori Early Learning Center is a private school with an education curriculum based on Montessori-style learning.
The facility has 6 primary, multi-aged classrooms. The facility has observation mirrors installed in every classroom door for parent use at any time without an appointment.

Soaring Eagles Christian Academy is a private Christian school in Columbia, SC
Rigorous curriculum in combination with Bible studies.
Ages: K-4 – 6th grade
Tuition: ~$6000 annually

Jubilee Academy: Private Montessori, Christian-based school
Ages infants through 5th grade (with leadership opportunities for ages 9-12)
Their curriculum is year-round and utilizes a
4 program approach: Academic Program, Extended Day Program, Summer Program, and Parent Program.

Harmony School: A secular private school offering
Blended curriculum inspired by Waldorf, Montessori, and Inquiry-based learning.
Ages pre-K – Elementary school
After-school care is available
Tuition rates: School Day runs 8:30 AM–2:30 pm (drop-off from 7:30 am), with Preschool (2.5 years–PreK) at $700/month and Elementary (K–5th) at $750/month

Their preschool is offered for ages 30 months to 5 years.

Heathwood Hall Episcopal School is a highly rated Episcopal private school
Rigorous academics, character development, and a supportive community are part of the curriculum
Ages: 2 – 12th grade.
Tuition: ~$18K-$24K for elementary – high school; ~$12.5K for ages 2-4
Financial Aid is available in addition to several scholarships

The campus is situated on 122 acres of wooded wetlands and has incorporated natural “outdoor” education into its curriculum.

Ben Lippen Schools: A Christ-centered school
Highly rated with academic, arts, specialized programs, and athletics
Ages: PreK -12th grade
Tuition and Financial Aid information is available
Tuition rates are between $10k and $18k depending on grade level

Ben Lippen has three campuses in the Columbia, SC area.

• Monticello Road Campus: Pre-K3 through 12th Grade
  7401 Monticello Road, Columbia
• Northeast Campus: Pre-K4 through 4th Grade
  3513 Hard Scrabble Road, Columbia
• St. Andrews Road Campus: Pre-K3 through 4th Grade
  500 St. Andrews Road, Columbia

Sonlight Heritage Academy: Christ-centered education through a whole-child approach
Ages: K – 12th grade
Tuition rates are available

Saint Joseph Catholic School offers a traditional education with cutting-edge teaching techniques combined with Catholic teachings based on the Diocese of Charleston.
Grades: 4K- 6th grade
In addition, they offer enrichment courses such as art, music, physical education, guidance, technology, and Spanish

Hammond School: Secular private school
Considered one of the top-performing private schools in the Columbia area.
Ages: PreK – 12th grade.
They offer after-school programs, athletics, and arts programs.

• Tuition and financial aid information- Hammond School
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St. John Neumann Catholic School: Catholic teachings blended with traditional education courses.
Grades: Preschool – 6th grade
Programs in advanced math and instructional technology are available
Tuition: Rates begin at $8.8K annually for Elementary and up
Financial aid available
The school also offers extended care, advanced math, community service opportunities, and special interest courses.

CFL is an Independent Early Childhood Program offering care for children 12 months to 4 years of age in their Child Development Program.

CFL also offers kindergarten through 5th grade in their academy program.
Curriculum: Standards-aligned CFL curriculum with STEAM plus Spanish & Mandarin.

Culter Jewish Day School: Traditional education and Jewish education for grades K-5th grade.
Full-day care, from 7:30 am to 5:45 pm.

Cutler Jewish Day is highly accredited, earning NAEYC accreditation, serving as the only PITC demonstration site, holding a top AA rating on South Carolina’s Quality Rating System, and accredited by SCISA.

Christ-centered private school in Columbia, SC that offers admission from K-5 – 12th grade.

High school home school students can register for part-time classes.