O'Quinn Schools Of Porter-Gaud - Mount Pleasant (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked SC School
School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 298 students
Yearly Tuition: $15,500
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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O'Quinn Schools Of Porter-Gaud - Mount Pleasant ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:

School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES)
National Association for the Education of Young Children
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)

Religious Affiliation

Episcopal

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	O'Quinn Schools Of Porter-Gaud - Mount Pleasant
Nursery	155
Pre-K	95
Kind	48

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Year Founded

1971

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Student Body

Total Students

298 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 18%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

43 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$15,500

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Tuition Notes

For the highest level without extended hours.

Admissions Director

Suzanne Masters

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

The O'Quinn Schools of Porter-Gaud strive to develop young minds by inspiring curiosity and creativity to impact lifelong learning. Through nurturing and encouragement, children express themselves as individuals in preparation for future educational success.
The school serves students from age two through Kindergarten.

School Mascot: Dazzling Dolphins

O'Quinn Schools' curricular and extracurricular programs provide a nurturing environment fostering each child`s self-worth and potential for endless growth. The teachers instill a love of learning fueled by guidance and encouragement in support of our mission to develop young minds by inspiring curiosity and creativity to impact lifelong learning.
Our goal is to help each child develop individually and at their own pace. We encourage learning through play and by capitalizing on their natural curiosity. Our age-appropriate programs are designed to develop creativity, introduce new skills, and expand their knowledge of the world around them. Teachers at all levels from our students in the twos through our Kindergarten program encourage group cooperation, listening skills, responsibility, and fun.
The O'Quinn Schools are part of Porter-Gaud School, an independent, co-educational day school serving more than 1,000 students in grades 1-12.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does O'Quinn Schools Of Porter-Gaud - Mount Pleasant cost?

O'Quinn Schools Of Porter-Gaud - Mount Pleasant's tuition is approximately $15,500 for private students.

What is O'Quinn Schools Of Porter-Gaud - Mount Pleasant's ranking?

O'Quinn Schools Of Porter-Gaud - Mount Pleasant ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for O'Quinn Schools Of Porter-Gaud - Mount Pleasant?

The application deadline for O'Quinn Schools Of Porter-Gaud - Mount Pleasant is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5 1/1/2020

The unhelpful and assuming attitude at O`quinn not impressed us when we applied to their program. We have an academically advanced child and wanted to speak directly with the head of the school or director of admissions to see if O`quinn would be a good fit for our child. When we emailed and called to request additional information, they did not get back to us in a timely fashion. We then came to the school one day to see if we could talk with the director of admissions. We could see that she was sitting at her desk, but instead of speaking with us, she sent the secretary out to tell us that admission decisions would be made in two weeks. I had to tell them that we were not looking for an admission decision;We were looking to decide between O`quinn and Ashley Hall and wanted more information. The assumption and lack of helpfulness appalled us, and so we immediately withdrew our application as O`quinn was not the school that we would choose for our child. We have been happy and impressed by Ashley Hall and would highly recommend them.

- Posted by Parent - Robert

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The average private school tuition in Mount Pleasant, SC is $17,979 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).