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  • For the 2018-19 school year, there are 42 top private schools in Charleston County, South Carolina, serving 8,148 students.
  • Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body, and the student:teacher ratio is 11:1.
  • 69% of schools are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Top Charleston County Private Schools (2018-19)

  • School Location Grades Students
  • University School of the Lowcountry
    University School of the Lowcountry Photo - Election Day exit polling.
    Alternative School
     690 Coleman Blvd.
    Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
    (843)884-0902
    Grades: 3-12 | 63 students
  • Addlestone Hebrew Academy
    (Jewish)
     1639 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd
    Charleston, SC 29407
    (843)571-1105
    Grades: PK-8 | 92 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.
    All-girls
    (3)
     172 Rutledge Avenue
    Charleston, SC 29403
    (843)965-8501
    Grades: NS-12 | 682 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 | 240 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
    (1)
     56 Leinbach Dr
    Charleston, SC 29407
    (843)571-1140
    Grades: PK-6 | 120 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 | 192 students
  • Charleston Christian School
    Charleston Christian School Photo - Middle schoolers love their lockers!
    (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 | 291 students
  • Charleston Day School
     15 Archdale St
    Charleston, SC 29401
    (843)377-0315
    Grades: 1-8 | 228 students
  • Charleston Sda School
    (Seventh Day Adventist)
     2518 Savannah Hwy
    Charleston, SC 29414
    (843)571-7519
    Grades: 1-9 | 28 students
  • Christ Our King-stella Maris School
    (Roman Catholic)
     1183 Russell Drive
    Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
    (843)884-4721
    Grades: PK-8 | 583 students
  • Coastal Christian Preparatory School
    Coastal Christian Preparatory School Photo - Coastal Christian has an Equestrian team, which is not only exciting, but helps students develop strength and endurance.
    (Baptist)
     681 McCants Drive
    Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
    (843)884-3663
    Grades: NS-12 | 200 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 | 70 students
  • First Baptist School
    (Baptist)
    (1)
     48 Meeting St
    Charleston, SC 29401
    (843)722-6646
    Grades: PK-12 | 527 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-PK | 172 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
    Alternative School (Christian)
     227 Huger St
    Charleston, SC 29403
    Grades: 7-9 | 3 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 | 303 students
  • Montessori Of Mt Pleasant
    Montessori School
     208 Church St
    Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
    (843)884-1117
    Grades: PK-K | 123 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: NS-6 | 25 students
  • Mt Pleasant Presbyterian Church Learning Center
    Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
     302 Hibben St
    Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
    (843)856-2020
    Grades: PK-K | 203 students
  • Nativity School
    (Roman Catholic)
     1125 Pittsford Cir
    Charleston, SC 29412
    (843)795-3975
    Grades: PK-8 | 150 students
  • The O'quinn School
    Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
     1567 Harbor View Rd
    Charleston, SC 29412
    (843)795-6708
    Grades: PK-K | 256 students
  • O'quinn Schools Of Porter-gaud - Mount Pleasant
    Daycare / Preschool
     955 Houston Northcutt Blvd
    Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
    (843)881-8506
    Grades: PK-K | 350 students
  • Owens Christian Academy
    (Christian)
    (1)
     3377 Ridgeway St
    North Charleston, SC 29405
    (843)744-5087
    Grades: PK-1 | 103 students
  • Palmetto Christian Academy
    (Baptist)
    (1)
     361 Egypt Road
    Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
    (843)881-9967
    Grades: PK-12 | 586 students
  • Porter-gaud School
    (Episcopal)
     300 Albemarle Rd
    Charleston, SC 29407
    (843)556-3620
    Grades: 1-12 | 908 students
  • Remount Baptist Daycare
    Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
     1520 Remount Road
    Charleston, SC 29406
    (843)747-7403
    Grades: PK-K | 108 students
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