Christ Our King-Stella Maris School is a Roman Catholic parochial elementary and middle school in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, serving students in grades K4 through 8th.
With an enrollment of over 600, it is the largest Catholic elementary and middle school in the Diocese of Charleston.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked SC School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 612 students
- Yearly Tuition: $10,000
- Acceptance rate: 85%
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Christ Our King-stella Mans School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1950
Colors
White, Navy Blue
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2009
Student Body
Total Students
612 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
20 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,000
Tuition Notes
Please see our web-site
Acceptance Rate
85%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Nancy Tezza
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7 sports
Sports
School Notes
- School Mascot: Crusaders
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Christ Our King-stella Mans School cost?
Christ Our King-stella Mans School's tuition is approximately $10,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Christ Our King-stella Mans School?
The acceptance rate of Christ Our King-stella Mans School is 85%, which is lower than the national average of 87%.
What sports does Christ Our King-stella Mans School offer?
Christ Our King-stella Mans School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Football, Golf, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Christ Our King-stella Mans School's ranking?
Christ Our King-stella Mans School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Christ Our King-stella Mans School?
The application deadline for Christ Our King-stella Mans School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Calendar
View the Christ Our King-stella Mans School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
First Day of School - Noon Dismissal (Calendar)
August 13, 2025 (Wednesday)
No School - Thanksgiving Break (Calendar)
November 24, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School (Calendar)
May 28, 2026 (Thursday)
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The nearest high school and elementary school to Christ Our King-stella Mans School is University School of The Lowcountry (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Coastal Christian Preparatory School (0.6 miles away)
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Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
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(843) 552-0624
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(843) 552-0624
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