Owens Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–1
North Charleston, SC
3377 Ridgeway St, North Charleston, SC 29405
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any Christian school in North Charleston
- Smaller classes than 71% of Christian schools in South Carolina
- Serving families in North Charleston since at least 2011
In North Charleston, South Carolina, Owens Christian Academy is a Christian private school for students from pre-K through 1st grade. About 20 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 71% of Christian elementary schools in South Carolina. Enrollment is up about 67% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 198 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–1
- Students
- 20
- Teachers
- 3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 14 girls, 6 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Christian (nondenominational)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 198 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 71% of Christian elementary schools in South Carolina (7 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 79% of Christian elementary schools in South Carolina.
- Compared with 28 Christian elementary schools in South Carolina.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in South Carolina
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Owens Christian Academy 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 Owens Christian Academy
What grades does Owens Christian Academy serve?
Owens Christian Academy serves grades Pre-K–1.
How many students attend Owens Christian Academy?
About 20 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Owens Christian Academy?
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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