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North Charleston Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private high schools serving 845 students in North Charleston, SC.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the South Carolina private high school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private high 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 High 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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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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North Charleston, SC Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
845
Students
$8,000
Avg. Tuition
16
Avg. Class Size
39%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (North Charleston)
This State (SC)
# Schools
3 Schools
176 Schools
# Students
845 Students
46,691 Students
% Students of Color
39%
14%
0.61
0.47
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
3 Students
166 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
16 Students
747 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
28 Students
1,175 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%
# Black Students
58 Students
2,261 Students
% Black Students
7%
5%
# White Students
343 Students
31,832 Students
% White Students
41%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
21 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
397 Students
9,629 Students
% of Others Students
47%
21%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
61 Teachers
4,513 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
22%
51%
Average Class Size
16 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1099
(Out of 1600)
1175
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
24
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,000
$9,207
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,407
$4,385
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
88%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in North Charleston, SC?
The top ranked private high schools in North Charleston, SC include Oaktown Academy and Northside Christian School.
How many private high schools are located in North Charleston?
3 private high schools are located in North Charleston.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in North Charleston?
100% of private high schools in North Charleston are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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