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PAIS Member Schools

Independent Schools Across South Carolina

PAIS proudly represents accredited independent schools across South Carolina. Our member schools include college preparatory, faith-based, day, and boarding schools serving students from preschool through grade 12. Together, they reflect the strength and diversity of independent education across the state.

Lowcountry Member Schools

Ashley Hall
Charleston, South Carolina
PK–12 | Independent Day School

https://www.ashleyhall.org

Charleston Collegiate School
Johns Island, South Carolina
PK–12 | Independent Day School
www.charlestoncollegiate.org

Charleston Day School
Charleston, South Carolina
K–8 | Independent Day School

www.charlestonday.org

Hilton Head Preparatory School
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
PK–12 | Independent Day School

www.hhprep.org

Mason Preparatory School
Charleston, South Carolina
K–8 | Independent Day School

www.masonprep.org

Porter-Gaud School
Charleston, South Carolina
PK–12 | Independent Day School

www.portergaud.edu

 

Trident Academy
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
K–12 | Independent School

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https://www.tridentacademy.com

 University School of the Lowcountry
Bluffton, South Carolina
3-12 | Independent School 

www.uslowcountry.org

Midlands Member Schools

Hammond School
Columbia, South Carolina
PK–12 | Independent Day School

www.hammondschool.org

Heathwood Hall Episcopal School
Columbia, South Carolina
PK–12 | Episcopal Day School

www.heathwood.org

Mead Hall Episcopal School
Aiken, South Carolina
PK–12 | Episcopal Day School

www.meadhallschool.org

Sandhills School
Columbia, South Carolina
1–12 | College Preparatory School

www.sandhillsschool.org

Trinity Collegiate School
Darlington, South Carolina
6–12 | Independent School

www.trinitycollegiate.org

Wilson Hall
Sumter, South Carolina
PK–12 | Independent Day School

www.wilsonhall.org

UPSTATE MEMBER SCHOOLS

Christ Church Episcopal School
Greenville, South Carolina
PK–12 | Episcopal Day School

www.cces.org

Spartanburg Day School
Spartanburg, South Carolina
K–12 | Independent Day School

www.spartanburgdayschool.org

St. Joseph’s Catholic School
Greenville, South Carolina
PK–12 | Catholic School

www.sjcatholicschool.org

Interested in Joining PAIS?

PAIS represents independent schools committed to strong governance, high academic standards, and collaborative leadership. If your school meets accreditation and nonprofit requirements, we invite you to explore membership and begin a conversation with our team.

Learn About PAIS Membership

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