The Upstate offers an impressive range of educational options from premier colleges and universities to celebrated public and private schools. Whether you’re raising young learners or choosing your next academic chapter, schools across the region reflect a strong commitment to excellence, opportunity and community.
K–12
Anderson County Public Schools
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Public education in Anderson County is divided into five regional districts.
Christ Church Episcopal School
245 Cavalier Drive, Greenville
CCES.org
The independent college-preparatory school offers an international baccalaureate program. The private school serves students from pre-K through grade 12.
Greenville County Schools
301 E. Camperdown Way, Greenville
Greenville.k12.sc.us
The largest public school system in South Carolina provides a challenging education through a variety of elementary, middle and high schools; special focus centers; and nontraditional schools.
School District of Pickens County
1348 Griffin Mill Road, Easley
Pickens.k12.sc.us
The district provides a 21st-century education to prepare Pickens County students for success beyond the classroom.
Spartanburg Day School
1701 Skylyn Drive, Spartanburg
SpartanburgDaySchool.org
This independent, college preparatory school for 2K through grade 12 focuses on rigorous academics, visual and performing arts, and athletics.
Spartanburg County Public Schools
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Public education in Spartanburg County is divided into seven regional districts.
St. Joseph’s Catholic School
100 St. Joseph’s Drive, Greenville
SJCatholicSchool.org
This private coeducational school provides a rigorous liberal arts curriculum for students from grades six through 12.
South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities
15 University St., Greenville
SCGSAH.org
This public residential high school is for students whose talents lie in creative writing, music, drama, dance and the visual arts.
Southside Christian School
2211 Woodruff Road, Simpsonville
SouthsideChristian.org
Southside provides exceptional academics, fine arts and athletic programs for students in grades K-12. This private Christian school boasts a 100% college acceptance rate.
Higher Education
Anderson University
316 Boulevard, Anderson
AndersonUniversity.edu
This private school has a rigorous curriculum within an intentionally Christian environment. It offers 59 major degree programs, 18 master’s and doctoral degrees, and eight certification programs.
Bob Jones University
1700 Wade Hampton Blvd., Greenville
BJU.edu
This private liberal arts university offers undergraduate and graduate programs in five schools, a college and a seminary. This Christian school is noted for its stellar collection of European old masters paintings.
Clemson University
Visitors Center: 230 Kappa St., Clemson
Clemson.edu
This top-tier public university excels in both academics and athletics. In addition to its main campus in Clemson, the school maintains a strong Greenville presence with the College of Business and Behavioral Science graduate program, the Clemson University Biomedical Engineering Innovation Campus and the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research.
Converse University
580 E. Main St., Spartanburg
Converse.edu
This small university has more than 30 undergraduate programs that merge the liberal arts with career-focused majors. The school also offers a variety of graduate programs.
Furman University
3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville
Furman.edu
Among the nation’s top liberal arts and sciences universities, this innovative school emphasizes engaged learning by encouraging students to serve the community.
Greenville Technical College
506 S. Pleasantburg Drive, Greenville
GvlTec.edu
This public two-year college offers certificates, diplomas and associate degrees in subjects as diverse as advanced manufacturing technology and culinary arts.
North Greenville University
7801 N. Tigerville Road, Tigerville
NGU.edu
This private Christian liberal arts university offers more than 50 undergraduate- and graduate-degree programs while preparing students to serve as leaders in the church and society.
Tri-County Technical College
7900 State Highway 76, Pendleton
TCTC.edu
This school ranks in the top 1% nationally for successful student transfers to four-year colleges and universities. Tri-County offers more than 70 major fields of study.
University Center Greenville
225 S. Pleasantburg Drive, Suite A-7, Greenville
Greenville.org
The center partners with 10 Upstate colleges and universities to afford students the benefit of higher education near downtown Greenville.
USC School of Medicine Greenville
607 Grove Road, Greenville
GreenvilleMed.SC.edu
This four-year medical school, located at the heart of Prisma Health-Upstate, is backed by two decades of partnership between the region’s largest care provider and the state’s largest public university.
University of South Carolina Upstate
800 University Way, Spartanburg
USCUpstate.edu
This top-ranked regional public college has more than 45 undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts and sciences, business administration, nursing, and education.
Wofford College
429 N. Church St., Spartanburg
Wofford.edu
A private liberal arts college, founded in 1854, Wofford offers bachelor’s degrees in 27 major fields of study.
