James Island Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
Charleston, SC
15 Crosscreek Dr, Charleston, SC 29412
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- B-Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- One of 8 Christian schools in Charleston
James Island Christian School is a Christian private school in Charleston, South Carolina, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 221 students and around 8 students per teacher. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year. South Carolina has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 221
- Teachers
- 26.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 111 girls, 110 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Christian (nondenominational)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 50% of Christian elementary schools in South Carolina (8 students per teacher).
- Larger than 82% of Christian elementary schools in South Carolina.
- Compared with 28 Christian elementary schools in South Carolina.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- Association of Christian Schools International
- 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 James Island Christian 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 James Island Christian School
What grades does James Island Christian School serve?
James Island Christian School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend James Island Christian School?
About 221 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at James Island Christian 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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