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Ashley Hall is a private independent school for girls located in Charleston, South Carolina enrolling students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked SC School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 728 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $45,000
  • Acceptance rate: 99%
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: Mar. 1 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Ashley Hall ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1909
Colors
White, Purple
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Campus Size
11

Student Body

Total Students
728 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Ashley Hall Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
95%
Average Class Size
15 students
Number of AP Courses
15 courses
Advanced Courses
AP 2D Studio Art and Design, AP American Government, AP Art History, AP Calculus, AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, AP French, AP Microeconomics, AP Spanish, AP Statistics, AP Biology, AP English, AP Physics, AP US History
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniform

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Mar. 1 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Please see school website for grade-specific tuition information.
% on Financial Aid
22%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$10,000
Acceptance Rate
99%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Grace Jorgensen
Application URL
Endowment Size
$3 million

Sports

School Notes

  • School Motto: 'To educate girls and young women to be independent, ethically responsible, and prepared to meet the challenges of their world with confidence.'
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Barbara Pierce Bush, Former First Lady -
    • Madeleine L'Engle, Author -
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Ashley Hall cost?
Ashley Hall's tuition is approximately $45,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Ashley Hall?
The acceptance rate of Ashley Hall is 99%, which is higher than the national average of 87%.
Who are famous alumni from Ashley Hall?
Ashley Hall famous alumni include: Barbara Pierce Bush, Former First Lady and Madeleine L'Engle, Author.
What sports does Ashley Hall offer?
Ashley Hall offers 12 interscholastic sports: Archery, Basketball, Cross Country, Equestrian, Golf, Lacrosse, Sailing, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball. Ashley Hall is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for most sports offered.
What is Ashley Hall's ranking?
Ashley Hall ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body, Most sports offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Ashley Hall?
The application deadline for Ashley Hall is Mar. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Mar. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
In what neighborhood is Ashley Hall located?
Ashley Hall is located in the Radcliffeborough neighborhood of Charleston, SC.

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (8 reviews)
5  
Ashley Hall has been a wonderful school for my 2 daughters. The experiential learning and creative curriculum has my girls (middle school) excited to go to school each day. I have found the school to be an incredibly welcoming place and the students are encouraged to try new activities.
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5  
I was lucky enough to begin Ashley Hall in the ninth grade, and I always say that my only regret was not being able to begin sooner. The all-girls environment absolutely transformed me and gave me the confidence to thrive in college and now in law school. I am confident in my own abilities, and I still rely on the skills I learned in Ashley Hall in my academic career. I could not recommend Ashley Hall highly enough.
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5  
I attended AH from the nursery until senior year. I absolutely love this school and cannot name a better place for females. I was on the state-winning tennis team, completed a yearlong senior project at the Medical University, and had numerous incredible experiences studying abroad. One of my favorite school trips was the very special, Spirit of SC leadership voyage - totally unique to AH! The school does a wonderful job at preparing the students for college, competitive athletics, and so much more. The friends I made at AH are still my closest friends of all. Proudly, I wear my school ring every day; I never take it off. I love AH so much, and if I have a girl one day, she will go there. It's the bet gift any parent could give his/her child.
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5  
The most wonderful school for girls in Charleston.
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5  
As a graduate and a parent of 2 recent graduates, I can not say enough about this school. It empowers girls to believe in themselves while understanding the power of giving back to the community. What is learned on this beautiful campus in the urban setting of historic Charleston is as much academic as it is esoteric. The institution is constantly doing research on how girls learn best and implementing changes constantly to serve their students. It is a dynamic place where next generation science and humanities courses are taught under oak trees that are 100s of years old and technology is second to none. There award winning arts and sports programs provide students with the challenges appropriate for this competitive world!
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5  
We love Ashley Hall. Our daughter is in 9th grade and is thriving. What a wonderful school.
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5  
This year is my third year attending Ashley Hall and from day one there was such a strong bond between the faculty and students. The school I attended prior to Ashley Hall had me feeling detached and lonely due to the large class numbers and the many disruptive peers. I remember the painful emotions I felt after realizing I was in the wrong place. From there I realized I had to move on to a school where more students value their education. I researched Ashley Hall myself because I desperately wanted a more wholesome community and an academically challenging curriculum. I'm so grateful for the opportunity to attend AH and for the relationships I have established with the school and surrounding community. This environment is like no other I have experienced before; it is utterly supportive and encourages each individual to constantly look for and cultivate their own passion.
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5  
Ashley Hall follows its mission and produces an educated woman who is independent, ethically responsible, and prepared to meet the challenges of society with confidence.
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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked SC School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 728 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $45,000
  • Acceptance rate: 99%
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: Mar. 1 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Charleston, SC is $18,264 for elementary schools and $20,454 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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