Top 10 Best Charleston County Private Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 36 private elementary schools serving 7,901 students in Charleston County, SC.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Charleston County, SC include Ashley Hall, University School Of The Lowcountry and Christ Our King-stella Mans School.
The average tuition cost is $14,949, which is higher than the South Carolina private elementary school average tuition cost of $8,287.
67% of private elementary schools in Charleston County, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Charleston County Private Elementary Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Ashley Hall
Ashley Hall Photo
All-girls
(8)
172 Rutledge Avenue
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 722-4088
Grades: PK-12
| 728 students
Blessed Sacrament School
(Catholic)
(3)
7 Saint Teresa Dr
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 766-2128
Grades: PK-8
| 263 students
Cathedral Academy
Cathedral Academy Photo - Classroom sample
(Christian)
(2)
3790 Ashley Phosphate Road
North Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 760-1192
Grades: PK-12
| 385 students
2024 Academy Rd
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-5506
Grades: PK-12
| 342 students
Charleston Day School
(1)
15 Archdale St
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 377-0315
Grades: K-8
| 257 students
Christ Our King-stella Mans School
(Catholic)
1183 Russell Drive
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-4721
Grades: PK-8
| 605 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
| students
First Baptist School
(Baptist)
(2)
48 Meeting St
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 722-6646
Grades: PK-12
| 497 students
James Island Christian School
James Island Christian School Photo - Welcome to JICS!
(Christian)
(5)
15 Crosscreek Drive
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 795-1762
Grades: PK-9
| 282 students
Mason Preparatory School
Mason Preparatory School Photo
(12)
56 Halsey Blvd
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 723-0664
Grades: PK-8
| 315 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.
(Catholic)
1125 Pittsford Cir
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 795-3975
Grades: PK-8
| 111 students
Northside Christian School
(Baptist)
7800 Northside Dr
North Charleston, SC 29420
(843) 797-2690
Grades: NS-12
| 342 students
O'Quinn Schools Of Porter-Gaud - Mount Pleasant
O'Quinn Schools Of Porter-Gaud - Mount Pleasant Photo - Teachers at O'Quinn provide a nurturing environment for student-centered learning that fosters each child's self-worth and potential for endless growth.
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
761 S. Shelmore Blvd.
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 881-8506
Grades: PK-1
| 298 students
Palmetto Christian Academy
(Baptist)
(1)
361 Egypt Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 881-9967
Grades: PK-12
| 718 students
Porter-Gaud School
Porter-Gaud School Photo - From the earliest grades to the Upper School, Porter-Gaud students learn from faculty members whose love of their subject areas is infectious.
(Episcopal)
300 Albemarle Rd
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 556-3620
Grades: 1-12
| 1,059 students
St. John Catholic School
St. John Catholic School Photo - St. John students not only become classmates, but they also become friends.
(Catholic)
3921 Saint John's Ave
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 744-3901
Grades: K-8
| 59 students
690 Coleman Blvd.
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-0902
Grades: 3-12
| 77 students
Addlestone Hebrew Academy
(Jewish)
1639 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 571-1105
Grades: PK-8
| 109 students
Adventist Christian Academy of Charleston
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2518 Savannah Hwy
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 571-7519
Grades: K-8
| 25 students
Capers Preparatory Christian Academy
(Christian)
1941 Bees Ferry Rd
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 225-2892
Grades: NS-11
| 32 students
Charles Towne Montessori School
Montessori School
(2)
56 Leinbach Dr
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 571-1140
Grades: PK-6
| 141 students
Charleston Bilingual Academy
(Christian)
5032 Lackawanna Blvd
North Charleston, SC 29405
(779) 843-7792
Grades: PK-3
| 99 students
The Charleston Catholic School
The Charleston Catholic School Photo
(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 Classical School
Charleston Classical School Photo - Beginning of School Year 2022-2023
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
1179 Remount Road
North Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 952-3839
Grades: K-4
| 21 students
Children's Discovery Center - Park West
Children's Discovery Center - Park West Photo
Daycare / Preschool
3300 Stockdale Street
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 936-3099
Grades: NS-5
| students
Children's Discovery Center - Venning Road
Children's Discovery Center - Venning Road Photo
Daycare / Preschool
1110 Venning Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 388-6700
Grades: NS-5
| students
The Cooper School
Alternative School
(1)
13 Oakdale Pl
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 573-1033
Grades: K-8
| 153 students
Harvest Time International Academy
(Christian)
227 Huger St
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 647-5911
Grades: 4-12
| 8 students
642 Meeting St
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 735-7102
Grades: PK-5
| 245 students
Owens Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
(1)
3377 Ridgeway St
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 744-5087
Grades: PK-1
| 81 students
Riverpointe Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
8310 Dorchester Road
North Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 552-0624
Grades: PK-12
| 103 students
St. Peters Academy
(African Methodist Episcopal)
4650 Sanders Ave
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 744-9121
Grades: PK-1
| 37 students
Trident Academy
Trident Academy Photo - Trident's teachers attend to each student's individual learning needs at their pace and their level in order to build a strong foundation for life.
Special Education School
1455 Wakendaw Rd
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-7046
Grades: K-12
| 63 students
Trinity Montessori School
Montessori School (Christian)
(1)
1293 Orange Grove Rd
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 556-6686
Grades: PK-6
| 127 students
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Charleston County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1011 Old Cemetery Road
Mc Clellanville, SC 29458
(843) 887-3323
Grades: NS-12
| 34 students
4870 Piedmont Avenue
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 554-0535
Grades: 5-8
| students
Palmetto Academy (Closed 2010)
Special Education School (Christian)
913 Wappoo Rd
Charleston, SC 29407
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Charleston County, SC?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Charleston County, SC include Ashley Hall, University School Of The Lowcountry and Christ Our King-stella Mans School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Charleston County, SC?
36 private elementary schools are located in Charleston County, SC.
How much do private elementary schools cost in Charleston County, SC?
The average tuition cost is $14,949, which is higher than the South Carolina private school average tuition cost of $8,287.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Charleston County, SC?
Charleston County, SC private elementary schools are approximately 18% minority students, which is higher than the South Carolina private school average of 17%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Charleston County, SC?
67% of private elementary schools in Charleston County, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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