Meeting Street Academy

Meeting Street Academy in Charleston, SC is a nonsectarian city–based private school serving grades PK through 5 with an enrollment of 245 students.
Founded in 2015, the school employs 24 teachers and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 10:1.
The school is located in the NOMO neighborhood and enrolls a student body that is 99.38% students of color.
Meeting Street Academy offers regular elementary education in a midsize urban setting.
Tuition figures for the school are competitive within the Charleston area, where average elementary private school costs are approximately $18,701.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 245 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Meeting Street Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Year Founded
2015

Student Body

Total Students
245 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
99%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Meeting Street Academy?
The application deadline for Meeting Street Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Meeting Street Academy located?
Meeting Street Academy is located in the NOMO neighborhood of Charleston, SC.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 245 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Charleston, SC is $18,549 for elementary schools and $21,379 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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