Pinewood Preparatory School

Founded in 1952, Pinewood Preparatory School is an independent, co-educational, college-preparatory day school located in Summerville, South Carolina. Pinewood is jointly accredited by the Southern Association of Independent Schools and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. It holds membership in the National Association of Independent Schools, the Palmetto Association of Independent Schools, and the South Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association (SCISA). Pinewood admits academically qualified students without regard to race, creed, color, sex or national origin.

In 2005, 2006, 2009 and 2010, Pinewood was awarded the James C. Williams, Jr. President's Cup by SCISAA for fielding the best overall athletic program among South Carolina independent schools. In recent years, the Panthers have won SCISA state championships in Baseball (2009 and 2012), Boys Basketball (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010), Girls Basketball (2009, 2011, 2012 and 2013), Competition Cheer (2007, 2008, 2012 and 2013), Boys Cross Country (2014), Girls Cross Country (2012, 2013 and 2014), Boys Golf (2006, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011), Girls Golf (2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013), Boys Soccer (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010), Girls Soccer (2009, 2010, 2014 and 2015), Speed and Strength (2005, 2010, 2012 and 2015), Sporting Clays (2013), Boys Swimming (2004), Girls Swimming (2005 and 2006) and Boys Tennis (2007). Pinewood also fields competitive teams in Football, Volleyball, Wrestling, Girls Lacrosse, Girls Tennis, and Equestrian.