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North Charleston Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,179 students in North Charleston, SC, 7% of all K-12 students in North Charleston, SC are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is same as the South Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
89% of private schools in North Charleston, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked North Charleston Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Northside Christian School
Northside Christian School
Gr: NS-12 | 342 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Baptist
7800 Northside Dr
North Charleston, SC 29420
(843) 797-2690
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Map of Oaktown Academy
Oaktown Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 469 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
3790 Ashley Phosphate Road
North Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 760-1192
(2)
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St. John Catholic School Photo
St. John Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 66 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
3921 Saint John's Ave
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 744-3901
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Map of Charleston Bilingual Academy
Charleston Bilingual Academy
Gr: PK-3 | 99 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
5032 Lackawanna Blvd
North Charleston, SC 29405
(779) 843-7792
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Map of Coastal Shores Christian School
Coastal Shores Christian School
Gr: NS | 70 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
8310 Dorchester Rd
North Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 552-4105
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Map of North Charleston KinderCare
North Charleston KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
8730 Dorchester Rd
North Charleston, SC 29420
(843) 552-0123
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Map of Owens Christian Academy
Owens Christian Academy
Gr: PK-1 | 62 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Christian
3377 Ridgeway St
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 744-5087
(1)
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Map of Riverpointe Christian Academy
Riverpointe Christian Academy
Gr: K-10 | 34 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 9
Alternative School (Christian)
8310 Dorchester Road
North Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 552-0624
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Map of St. Peters Academy
St. Peters Academy
Gr: PK-1 | 37 students
African Methodist Episcopal
4650 Sanders Ave
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 744-9121
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North Charleston, SC Private School Trends

9
Private Schools
1,179
Students
$9,500
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
43%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (North Charleston)
This State (SC)
# Schools
9 Schools
434 Schools
# Students
1,179 Students
72,685 Students
% Students of Color
43%
19%
0.64
0.57
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
3 Students
198 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
22 Students
1,169 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
45 Students
2,040 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%
# Black Students
141 Students
3,565 Students
% Black Students
11%
5%
# White Students
572 Students
40,420 Students
% White Students
43%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
536 Students
24,055 Students
% of Others Students
41%
34%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
90 Teachers
6,625 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
24%
50%
Average Class Size
15 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1099
(Out of 1600)
1176
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
24
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,500
$9,690
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,704
$3,592
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
90%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in North Charleston, SC?
The top ranked private schools in North Charleston, SC include Oaktown Academy, Northside Christian School, and St. John Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in North Charleston?
9 private schools are located in North Charleston.
How diverse are private schools in North Charleston?
North Charleston private schools are approximately 43% minority students, which is higher than the South Carolina private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in North Charleston go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in North Charleston are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in North Charleston?
89% of private schools in North Charleston are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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