For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private elementary school serving 261 students in the neighborhood of Shandon, Columbia, SC.
The top-ranked private elementary school in Shandon is St. Joseph School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the South Carolina private elementary school average acceptance rate of 90%.
100% of private elementary schools in Shandon are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top-Ranked Shandon 草榴社区 Elementary Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Joseph School ![St. Joseph School Photo St. Joseph School Photo]()

(Catholic)
3700 Devine Street
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 254-6736
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 254-6736
Gr: PK-6 | 261 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in the neighborhood of Shandon, Columbia, SC?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in the neighborhood of Shandon, Columbia, SC is St. Joseph School.
How many private elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Shandon, Columbia?
1 private elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Shandon, Columbia.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in the neighborhood of Shandon, Columbia?
100% of private elementary schools in the neighborhood of Shandon, Columbia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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