The Charleston Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Charleston, SC
888 King St # A, Charleston, SC 29403
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 73% of Catholic schools in South Carolina
- Serving families in Charleston since at least 2011
The Charleston Catholic School is a Catholic parish school in Charleston, South Carolina, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 163 students and around 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 73% of Catholic elementary schools in South Carolina. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Charleston. 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
- 163
- Teachers
- 20.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 67 girls, 96 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Charleston
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 73% of Catholic elementary schools in South Carolina (8 students per teacher).
- Larger than 50% of Catholic elementary schools in South Carolina.
- Compared with 22 Catholic elementary schools in South Carolina.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Help paying tuition in South Carolina
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Charleston Catholic 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 The Charleston Catholic School
What grades does The Charleston Catholic School serve?
The Charleston Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend The Charleston Catholic School?
About 163 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Charleston Catholic 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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