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Mason Preparatory School

Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–8

Charleston, SC

56 Halsey Blvd, Charleston, SC 29401

Overall grade: B

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B+Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • Serving families in Charleston since at least 2011

In Charleston, South Carolina, Mason Preparatory School is a Christian private school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 300 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 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 K–8
Students
300
Teachers
33.4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
9
Boys and girls
Coed · 118 girls, 182 boys
Religious affiliation
Christian (nondenominational)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 93% of Christian elementary schools in South Carolina.
    • Compared with 28 Christian elementary schools in South Carolina.

    Students by survey year

    328’11–12307’13–14323’15–16303’17–18273’19–20303’21–22300’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K30
    133
    240
    331
    434
    527
    630
    734
    841

    Student body

    White96%
    Asian2%
    Black1%
    Hispanic or Latino0%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0%

    Member of

    • 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 Mason Preparatory School whether it takes part.

    More about South Carolina's programs →

    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?

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    Questions about Mason Preparatory School

    What grades does Mason Preparatory School serve?

    Mason Preparatory School serves grades K–8.

    How many students attend Mason Preparatory School?

    About 300 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Mason Preparatory 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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