Charleston Day School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Charleston, SC
15 Archdale St, Charleston, SC 29401
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
- Serving families in Charleston since at least 2011
Charleston Day School is an independent private school in Charleston, South Carolina, for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. It has about 246 students and around 7 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 14% since 2011–12. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 176 days a year. South Carolina has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 246
- Teachers
- 34.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 100 girls, 146 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 176 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 55% of independent elementary schools nationwide (7 students per teacher).
- Larger than 86% of independent elementary schools nationwide.
- Compared with 1,445 independent elementary schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
- A state or regional independent school association
Help paying tuition in South Carolina
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Charleston Day School whether it takes part.
- Parental refundable credit (exceptional needs children, ECENC) · Tax credit or deduction
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Charleston Day School
What grades does Charleston Day School serve?
Charleston Day School serves grades K–8.
How many students attend Charleston Day School?
About 246 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Charleston Day School?
Call the 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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