Top Charleston County Private Schools

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  • For the 2020-21 school year, there are 48 top private schools in Charleston County, South Carolina, serving 8,661 students.
  • Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body, and the student:teacher ratio is 11:1.
  • 60% of schools are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Top Charleston County Private Schools (2020-21)

  • School Location Grades Students
  • University School Of The Lowcountry
    University School Of The Lowcountry Photo - Southeastern Wildlife Expo.
    690 Coleman Blvd.
    Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
    (843) 884-0902
    Grades: 3-12 | 71 students
  • Addlestone Hebrew Academy
    (Jewish)
     1639 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd
    Charleston, SC 29407
    (843) 571-1105
    Grades: PK-8 | 96 students
  • Archibald Rutledge Academy
     1011 Old Cemetery Road
    Mc Clellanville, SC 29458
    (843) 887-3323
    Grades: NS-12 | 34 students
  • Ashley Hall School
    Ashley Hall School Photo - Founded in 1909 in Charleston, SC, Ashley Hall's mission is to produce educated women who are independent, ethically responsible and prepared to meet the challenges of society with confidence, and is met through a rewarding academic program. With a student body ages 2-12th grade, Ashley Hall offers a curriculum beautifully tailored to the learning styles of girls. Visit www.ashleyhall.org.
    (8)
     172 Rutledge Avenue
    Charleston, SC 29403
    (843) 722-4088
    Grades: PK-12 | 756 students
  • Ashley River Child Development Center
    Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
     1101 Savannah Highway
    Charleston, SC 29407
    (843) 556-2681
    Grades: NS | 150 students
  • Blessed Sacrament School
    (Roman Catholic)
    (1)
     7 Saint Teresa Dr
    Charleston, SC 29407
    (843) 766-2128
    Grades: PK-8 | 269 students
  • Calvary Episcopal Day School
    Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
     106 Line St
    Charleston, SC 29403
    (843) 577-6721
    Grades: PK-K | 35 students
  • Capers Preparatory Christian Academy
    (Christian)
     1941 Bees Ferry Rd
    Charleston, SC 29414
    (843) 225-2892
    Grades: NS-11 | 32 students
  • Cathedral Academy
    Cathedral Academy Photo - Classroom sample
    (Christian)
    (2)
     3790 Ashley Phosphate Road
    North Charleston, SC 29418
    (843) 760-1192
    Grades: PK-12 | 324 students
  • Charles Towne Montessori School
    Montessori School
    (2)
     56 Leinbach Dr
    Charleston, SC 29407
    (843) 571-1140
    Grades: PK-6 | 141 students
  • The Charleston Catholic School
    The Charleston Catholic School Photo
    (Roman Catholic)
     888-A King St
    Charleston, SC 29403
    (843) 577-4495
    Grades: PK-8 | 176 students
  • Charleston Christian School
    Charleston Christian School Photo - Take a peek into our classroom and call to schedule a tour today.
    (Christian)
    (3)
     2014 Bees Ferry Road
    Charleston, SC 29414
    (843) 556-4480
    Grades: PK-8 | 92 students
  • Charleston Collegiate School
     2024 Academy Rd
    Johns Island, SC 29455
    (843) 559-5506
    Grades: PK-12 | 348 students
  • Charleston Day School
     15 Archdale St
    Charleston, SC 29401
    (843) 300-3103
    Grades: K-8 | 236 students
  • Charleston Sda School
    (Seventh Day Adventist)
     2518 Savannah Hwy
    Charleston, SC 29414
    (843) 571-7519
    Grades: K-9 | 33 students
  • Children's Discovery Center - Park West
    Daycare / Preschool
     3300 Stockdale Street
    Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
    (843) 936-3099
    Grades: NS-5 | n/a students
  • Children's Discovery Center - Venning Road
    Daycare / Preschool
     1110 Venning Road
    Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
    (843) 388-6700
    Grades: NS-5 | n/a students
  • Christ Our King-stella Maris School
    (Roman Catholic)
     1183 Russell Drive
    Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
    (843) 884-4721
    Grades: PK-8 | 592 students
  • Coastal Christian Preparatory School
    Coastal Christian Preparatory School Photo
    (Baptist)
    (1)
     681 McCants Drive
    Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
    (843) 884-3663
    Grades: PK-8 | 156 students
  • Coastal Shores Christian School
    Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
     8310 Dorchester Rd
    North Charleston, SC 29418
    (843) 552-4105
    Grades: NS | 70 students
  • The Cooper School
     13 Oakdale Pl
    Charleston, SC 29407
    (843) 573-1033
    Grades: K-5 | 98 students
  • First Baptist School
    (Baptist)
    (2)
     48 Meeting St
    Charleston, SC 29401
    (843) 722-6646
    Grades: PK-12 | 497 students
  • Grace Weekday School
    Grace Weekday School Photo - Grace UM Weekday Preschool 2014
    Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
    (1)
     1601 Sam Rittenberg Blvd
    Charleston, SC 29407
    (843) 766-1621
    Grades: NS | 86 students
  • Harbor View Presbyterian Churc
    Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
     900 Harborview Rd.
    Charleston, SC 29412
    (843) 795-4077
    Grades: PK-K | 41 students
  • Harvest Time International Academy
    (Christian)
     227 Huger St
    Charleston, SC 29403
    (843) 567-5911
    Grades: K-12 | 17 students
  • James Island Christian School
    James Island Christian School Photo - The JICS Family
    (Christian)
    (5)
     15 Crosscreek Drive
    Charleston, SC 29412
    (843) 795-1762
    Grades: PK-8 | 82 students
  • Mason Preparatory School
    Mason Preparatory School Photo
    (10)
     56 Halsey Blvd
    Charleston, SC 29401
    (843) 723-0664
    Grades: K-8 | 281 students
  • Meeting Street Academy
     642 Meeting St
    Charleston, SC 29403
    (843) 735-7102
    Grades: PK-5 | 245 students
  • Montessori Fountainhead School
    Montessori School
     278-a Meeting St
    Charleston, SC 29401
    (843) 853-6009
    Grades: K | 21 students
  • Montessori Of Mt Pleasant
    Daycare / Preschool
     208 Church St
    Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
    (843) 884-1117
    Grades: PK-K | 139 students
  • Montessori School Of Johns Island
    Montessori School Of Johns Island Photo
    Montessori School
     3634 Mary Ann Point Rd
    Johns Island, SC 29455
    (843) 559-0052
    Grades: PK-K | 40 students
  • Mount Pleasant KinderCare
    Daycare / Preschool
     250 Ponsbury Rd
    Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
    (843) 388-5264
    Grades: NS-PK | n/a students
  • Mt Pleasant Presbyterian Church Learning Center
    Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
     302 Hibben St
    Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
    (843) 856-2020
    Grades: NS | 201 students
  • Nativity School
    Nativity School Photo - Nativity School students took on extra chores at home and used their allowances to donate coins and bills for the week-long penny wars fundraiser during National Catholic Schools Week. The students` goal for their annual community service project was to raise funds for local children in need. In just 5 days, Nativity School students raised over $1200. They presented two $600 checks; one to a representative from MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children`s Hospital, and one to a representative from the local Ronald McDonald House.
    (Roman Catholic)
     1125 Pittsford Cir
    Charleston, SC 29412
    (843) 795-3975
    Grades: PK-8 | 106 students
  • O'quinn Schools Of Porter Gaud
    Daycare / Preschool
     1567 Harbor View Rd
    Charleston, SC 29412
    (843) 795-6708
    Grades: PK-K | 275 students
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