Located in Johns Island, SC, Live Oak Little School Inc offers early childhood programs for grades PK through K in a nonsectarian, rural setting.
The school enrolls 16 students with a student–teacher ratio of 8:1, supported by two teachers.
Live Oak Little School Inc has a student body with 50 percent students of color, ranking it among the top 20 percent of private schools in South Carolina for diversity.
The school serves families seeking a small early childhood program in a rural community on Johns Island.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Live Oak Little School Inc ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
16 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Live Oak Little School Inc?
The application deadline for Live Oak Little School Inc is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Live Oak Little School Inc is Charleston Collegiate School (5.8 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2024 Academy Rd
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-5506
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-5506
5.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 342 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montessori School Of Johns Island ![Montessori School Of Johns Island Photo]( "Montessori School Of Johns Island Photo")
Montessori School
3634 Mary Ann Point Rd
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-0052
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-0052
5.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 124 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Adventist Christian Academy Of Charleston
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2518 Savannah Hwy
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 571-7519
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 571-7519
11 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
1125 Pittsford Cir
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 795-3975
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 795-3975
11 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
St. Andrews Presbyterian Weekday School
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
712 Wappoo Road
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 571-6426
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 571-6426
11.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 85 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2024 Academy Rd
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-5506
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-5506
5.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 342 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
15 Crosscreek Drive
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 795-1762
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 795-1762
11.9 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 282 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Porter-Gaud School ![Porter-Gaud School Photo - From the earliest grades to the Upper School, Porter-Gaud students learn from faculty members whose love of their subject areas is infectious.]( "Porter-Gaud School Photo - From the earliest grades to the Upper School, Porter-Gaud students learn from faculty members whose love of their subject areas is infectious.")
(Episcopal)
300 Albemarle Rd
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 556-3620
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 556-3620
13.1 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 1,059 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
172 Rutledge Avenue
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 722-4088
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 722-4088
14.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 728 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
48 Meeting St
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 722-6646
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 722-6646
14.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 497 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2024 Academy Rd
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-5506
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-5506
5.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 342 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Adventist Christian Academy Of Charleston
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2518 Savannah Hwy
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 571-7519
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 571-7519
11 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
1125 Pittsford Cir
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 795-3975
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 795-3975
11 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
15 Crosscreek Drive
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 795-1762
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 795-1762
11.9 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 282 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
56 Leinbach Dr
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 571-1140
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 571-1140
12 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 125 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2024 Academy Rd
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-5506
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-5506
5.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 342 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montessori School Of Johns Island ![Montessori School Of Johns Island Photo]( "Montessori School Of Johns Island Photo")
Montessori School
3634 Mary Ann Point Rd
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-0052
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-0052
5.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 124 students Avg. class size: 12 students
1125 Pittsford Cir
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 795-3975
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 795-3975
11 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
St. Andrews Presbyterian Weekday School
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
712 Wappoo Road
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 571-6426
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 571-6426
11.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 85 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
15 Crosscreek Drive
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 795-1762
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 795-1762
11.9 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 282 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Minnie Hughes Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8548 Willtown Road
Charleston Afb, SC 29404
(843) 889-2976
Charleston Afb, SC 29404
(843) 889-2976
8699.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 174 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Jane Edwards Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1960 Jane Edwards Road
Edisto Island, SC 29438
(843) 559-4171
Edisto Island, SC 29438
(843) 559-4171
8699.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 92 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Baptist Hill High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5117 Baptist Hill Road
Hollywood, SC 29449
(843) 889-2277
Hollywood, SC 29449
(843) 889-2277
8702.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 507 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Edith L. Frierson Montessori
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6133 Maybank Highway
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
(843) 559-1182
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
(843) 559-1182
8702.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 165 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
E.b. Ellington Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5540 Old Jacksonboro Road
Ravenel, SC 29470
(843) 889-9411
Ravenel, SC 29470
(843) 889-9411
8703.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
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