Porter-Gaud School
Episcopal school · Grades 1–12
The largest Christian school in Charleston
Charleston, SC
A+Overall grade1,071 students9 students per teacher
Private schools in Charleston, SC
23 private schools in Charleston, SC, with grades, size and class sizes.
By type
Catholic schools 4Christian schools 9Montessori schools 4Independent schools 3High schools 6Preschools 3
Bishop England High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
The largest of 30 Catholic schools in South Carolina
Charleston, SC
B+Overall grade718 students12 students per teacher
Ashley Hall School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The smallest classes of any independent school in Charleston
Charleston, SC
A+Overall grade543 students6 students per teacher
First Baptist School of Charleston
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
Serving families in Charleston since at least 2011
Charleston, SC
B-Overall grade501 students12 students per teacher
Cathedral Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
85% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Charleston, SC
B-Overall grade348 students13 students per teacher
Mason Preparatory School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–8
Serving families in Charleston since at least 2011
Charleston, SC
BOverall grade300 students9 students per teacher
Charleston Day School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Charleston, SC
B+Overall grade246 students7 students per teacher
Blessed Sacrament Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Charleston since at least 2011
Charleston, SC
A-Overall grade231 students10 students per teacher
James Island Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 8 Christian schools in Charleston
Charleston, SC
B-Overall grade221 students8 students per teacher
James Island Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 8 Christian schools in Charleston
Charleston, SC
B-Overall grade218 students11 students per teacher
Meeting Street Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
Growing: enrollment up 25% since 2017–18
Charleston, SC
BOverall grade209 students8 students per teacher
The Charleston Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 73% of Catholic schools in South Carolina
Charleston, SC
A+Overall grade163 students8 students per teacher
The Cooper School
Alternative school · Grades K–8
Growing: enrollment up 135% since 2011–12
Charleston, SC
B+Overall grade153 students8 students per teacher
Nativity School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Charleston
Charleston, SC
A+Overall grade91 students7 students per teacher
Addlestone Hebrew Academy
Jewish day school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 91% of Jewish day schools nationwide
Charleston, SC
AOverall grade61 students4 students per teacher
Addlestone Hebrew Academy
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–8
Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
Charleston, SC
A-Overall grade60 students6 students per teacher
Charles Towne Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6
Serving families in Charleston since at least 2011
Charleston, SC
B+Overall grade37 students8 students per teacher
Adventist Christian Academy of Charleston
Seventh-day Adventist school · Grades K–8
Serving families in Charleston since at least 2011
Charleston, SC
A-Overall grade29 students10 students per teacher
Trinity Montessori School
Christian (nondenominational) · Montessori · Grades Pre-K–6
Smaller classes than 79% of Montessori schools in South Carolina
Charleston, SC
AOverall grade22 students3 students per teacher
Oak Grove Montessori
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–K
The largest preschool in Charleston
Charleston, SC
B+Overall grade21 students21 students per teacher
Sundrops Montessori - Daniel Island
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–K
Smaller classes than 87% of preschools in South Carolina
Charleston, SC
A-Overall grade7 students2 students per teacher
Harvest Time International Academy
Pentecostal school · Grade 12
Smaller classes than 93% of Christian schools nationwide
Charleston, SC
A-Overall grade2 students2 students per teacher
NE Miles Early Childhood Development Center
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
Smaller classes than 92% of preschools in South Carolina
Charleston, SC
A-Overall grade2 students1 students per teacher
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Questions about private schools in Charleston, SC
How many private schools are in Charleston, SC?
23 private schools in Charleston, SC, with about 5,254 students in all, according to official public records.
What kinds of private schools are in Charleston, SC?
The most common are Christian schools (9), Catholic schools (4), Montessori schools (4), independent schools (3).
Are there private high schools in Charleston, SC?
Yes: 6 private schools in Charleston, SC teach through 12th grade.
How many private schools in Charleston, SC offer pre-K?
15 private schools in Charleston, SC offer pre-K. Ask each one about ages, hours and openings.
How many students per teacher do private schools in Charleston, SC have?
The average school has 8.1 students per teacher.
How much does private school cost in Charleston, SC?
Tuition varies from school to school. Call each school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. South Carolina has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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