Charleston Day School

We started our daughter at Charleston Day this year in the first grade, and we've been extremely happy with our choice. The teachers/staff/administrators are very welcoming, warm, and kind every single day. The school grounds and facilities are well-kept, and the academic focus is strong. Ms. Russell does a fantastic job keeping the students focused and challenging students who are at a higher level. It would be so hard to do teaching at this age and her teachers do it so well. We have been highly impressed by the music teacher, Ms. Hawkins and the art teacher, Ms. Weber that offer so much enthusiasm, knowledge, and fun projects. My daughter also raves about the fun she has in technology class. One of the top reasons we chose the school was for their food lunch program, which has very delicious hot lunches and nice fruit choices. and the other reasons are for their location, small size, and top academics. Our year is full with a waiting list so the word is definitely out about how well-liked it is by the students. The high school placement is the highest around for private schools, which also shows how well they prepare their students. They also have character class and an on-site counselor, which is really great to help with friendships. My daughter was having trouble making connections as a new student and when I asked the counselor to help she stepped right in observing at different times, talking to both classes about making new friendships, and playing games. Several of the moms have told me they really like that CDS offers free after school tutoring if your child is behind to help catch them up. Finally, the parent meet-ups and student events/assemblies are so much fun like they had a glow party with breakdancers and start of school with College of Charleston Cheerleaders, wine/cheese type social events for adults, family bingo, and much more. My daughter loves having a "big" to support her. It's so exciting that the school just bought a large piece of property nearby to develop for more facilities and outdoor space. I can't wait to see the finished product.

Charleston Day offers a warm, welcoming community with top-notch academics and character-building throughout. A wonderful place!

Wonderful K-8 school in downtown Charleston where kids are challenged academically and receive tremendous support from teachers. Family atmosphere, strong focus on character development and confidence-building, plays and performances, sports programs, and a place where everyone knows your child's name and makes them feel special.