Northwood Academy
Northwood Academy, a college-preparatory Christian school partnering with families since 1978, serves approximately 850 students in pre-school through 12th grade.
The mission of Northwood Academy is to educate students with an emphasis on college preparation, through academic and character development supplemented by the arts, athletics, and the humanities, with Christian values forming the underlying foundation.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Top Ranked SC School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
- Students: 863 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Northwood Academy places among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-12
Year Founded
1978
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
Student Body
Total Students
863 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
List of Courses Offered
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Sports
Total Sports Offered
12 sports
Sports
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The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Northwood Academy is Northside Christian School (1.5 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Northside Christian School
(Baptist)
Grades: PK-12 | 270 students 1.5 miles 7800 Northside Dr
North Charleston, SC 29420
(843) 797-2690
North Charleston, SC 29420
(843) 797-2690
1.5
PK-12
270
Grades: PK-12 | 705 students 11.9 miles 1114 Orangeburg Road
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-1643
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-1643
11.9
PK-12
705
Grades: PK-12 | 324 students 3.2 miles 3790 Ashley Phosphate Road
North Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 760-1192
North Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 760-1192
3.2
PK-12
324
Riverpointe Christian Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
Grades: PK-12 | 86 students 4.7 miles 8310 Dorchester Road
North Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 552-0624
North Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 552-0624
4.7
PK-12
86
Capers Preparatory Christian Academy
(Christian)
Grades: NS-11 | 32 students 9 miles 1941 Bees Ferry Rd
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 225-2892
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 225-2892
9
NS-11
32
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