Private schools in Jasper County, SC
4 schools. About 954 students in all (2023-24). 4 on the state’s ESTF list.
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| John Paul II Catholic School ✓ | 6-12 | 363 |
| Legacy Christian Academy ✓ | PreK-12 | 147 |
| Step of Faith Christian Academy ✓ | PreK-12 | 188 |
| Thomas Heyward Academy ✓ | PreK-12 | 256 |
Jasper County private schools at a glance
- Towns
- all in Ridgeland
- Among South Carolina counties
- 21st most private schools of 43; 1% of the state’s 368
- Typical school
- 256 students (4 reporting)
- Smallest and largest
- Legacy Christian Academy, 147 students; John Paul II Catholic School, 363 students
- Students per teacher
- 9.5 typical, 8.2 to 13.8 across 4 schools
- Co-ed or single-sex
- all co-ed
- Association members
- 3, most often the American Association of Christian Schools
- To a 4-year college
- 73% of graduates at the typical high school (4 reporting)
- Verified tuition
- John Paul II Catholic School $15,900; Thomas Heyward Academy $7,500
- State program
- Education savings account, $7,634 per student for 2026-27
How ESTF works - Public charter schools
- 3 in the county, tuition-free and not counted here
Charter schools in South Carolina
Where these facts come from
- Grades, size, affiliation, co-ed, membership, college-going: NCES Private School Universe Survey 2023-24, downloaded September 20, 2026.
- Program list: South Carolina Education Scholarship Trust Fund schools, list dated September 28, 2026, checked November 2, 2026.
- Award and rules: South Carolina Education Scholarship Trust Fund, official page, read October 7, 2026.
- Tuition for 2 schools: each school’s own website, last read October 5, 2026.
- Public charter schools: NCES Common Core of Data, public school directory 2025-26 (preliminary), loaded October 8, 2026.
Cities in and around Jasper County
Neighboring counties
- Beaufort County (16)
- Hampton County (1)
- Colleton County (3)
- Bamberg County (1)
- Dorchester County (9)
- Charleston County (42)
- Barnwell County (4)
- Berkeley County (10)
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