Private Schools
Addlestone Hebrew Academy 1639 Wallenberg Blvd., Charleston, SC 29407 (843) 571-1105. Addlestone Hebrew Academy (AHA) is dedicated in providing children with a superior secular and Judaic education. The school is committed to offering a well balanced secular program in an environment where exciting, engaging and challenging learning takes place. AHA strives to provide educational programs fostering Jewish ethics, morals and the values of Torah Judaism.
Ashley
Hall 172 Rutledge Avenue, Charleston, SC 29402, (843) 722-4088. Ashley Hall provides a challenging and rewarding academic environment for girls and young women. A rigorous curriculum, taught by exceptional faculty, is customized specifically for the ways girls learn and ensures an outstanding education and a competitive advantage in today's world.
Bishop England High School 363 Seven Farms Drive, Daniel Island, SC, (843) 849 9599. As an institution of the Catholic Church, it is the mission of Bishop England High School to foster a faith community characterized by the Gospel message of mutual respect and charity. The school endeavors to promote the spiritual, intellectual, and physical growth of the individual through the combined efforts of parents/guardians and faculty by establishing the best possible environment for learning: a climate of safety, trust, and respect for the individual and an appreciation for the acquisition of learning.
Cathedral
Academy 3790 Ashley Phosphate Road, North Charleston, SC 29418 (843) 760-1192. Cathedral Academy seeks to assist families in the greater Charleston community by offering students a college-preparatory, Biblically-based education that will equip them to impact their culture for Christ. At Cathedral Academy, we seek to prepare students for college as well as for life. As a school family, we celebrate each other's strengths and provide support during challenging times. Students at Cathedral Academy are encouraged and expected to go beyond the acquisition of knowledge. By analyzing the facts and drawing conclusions based on the Word of God, they understand the complex nature of the world around them.
The Charleston Catholic School 888 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403, (843) 577-4495. The Charleston Catholic School, born out of a Catholic identity, emphasizes spiritual, educational and individual values. The dedicated faculty stresses parent-teacher –student-parish interaction in a family oriented school setting. The child whose self-esteem benefits from these spiritual, educational, and individual values, will become a strong, academically sound individual, who lives a Christian life.
The Charleston Christian School 2234 Plainview Road, Charleston, SC 29414, (843) 556-4480. We are a unique school in that for 25 years our focus, dedication, and commitment have been to provide academic excellence to the children of Christian families. We serve a diverse group of Christian families that attend many of our area churches.
Charleston Collegiate School 2024 Academy Drive, John's Island, South Carolina 29455, (843) 559-5506. Charleston Collegiate School is a challenging and supportive learning community that prepares students for a lifelong commitment to intellectual achievement, integrity, service, and leadership.
Charleston Day School 15 Archdale Street, Charleston, SC 29401, (843) 377-0315 Founded in 1937, Charleston Day School has maintained its sense of tradition and dedication. The mission of Charleston Day School is to foster scholarship, integrity, respect , and responsibility in our students. A strong sense of community within the school promotes these qualities necessary in the development of responsible citizens as effective future leaders.
Charles Towne Montessori School 56 Leinbach Drive, Charleston, SC 29407, (843) 571-1140 A Montessori education provides a unique cycle of learning designed to meet the individual development of the child. Children that learn the basic skills of reading, writing and arithmetic in this natural way have the advantage of beginning their education without drudgery, boredom or discouragement. The goal for each child is the development of his ability to solve problems using an organized approach, to use freedom wisely, to respect himself and others, but above all to take the “Joy of Learning” with him/her throughout life.
Christ Our King Stella Maris School 1183 Russell Drive
Mt. Pleasant, S.C. 29464, (843) 884-4721
College Preparatory School Charleston, SC
Ferndale Baptist School 4870 Piedmont Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29406 Elementary School: (843) 744-3307 High School: (843) 554-0535 Daycare: (843) 747-8241Ferndale Baptist School exists to serve God and people. We strive to help parents in training up their children in the way that they should go (Proverbs 22:6). We are excited to see the teaching and training that occurs daily in the lives of our young people. God has been good to us.
First
Baptist Church School 48 Meeting Street, Charleston, S.C, 29401-2599, (843) 722-6646. First Baptist Church School maintains a caring, nurturing environment that is highly conducive to student learning. We strive to develop the whole child. Our students take pride in their academic achievements and in their extra-curricular activities that expand their talents and education beyond the classroom.
First Baptist Church School of Mt. Pleasant
681 McCants Dr., Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464, 843.884.3663. FBCS seeks to provide its students with the knowledge of God and the Christian way of life and to give its students an opportunity to receive an excellent education. The faculty and staff realize the solemn responsibility before God in molding the life and character of each student in order to provide a good foundation for each child's future. The policy of the school is to offer students a well-balanced and strong academic curriculum supported and complemented by religious instruction in a church environment.
James Island Christian School 15 Crosscreek Drive, Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 795-1762. James Island Christian School provides an opportunity for academic excellence within a Christ-centered environment that complements the teaching of the home and the church.
Mason Preparatory School 56 Halsey Blvd., Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 723-0664. Our mission is to provide students a holistic education with emphasis on excellent academics and citizenship in preparation for secondary education, all within a nurturing atmosphere. Diligence, cooperation, and a distinct esprit de corps create a wholesome academic environment where learning, achievement, respect for self and others, integrity, community service, and personal growth are emphasized and nurtured.
Montessori Day School 2535 Leeds Avenue, N. Charleston SC 29405 (843) 566-9700. Montessori Day School offers a rich curriculum grounded in academics while designed to develop the child's spiritual, physical, mental, emotional, social and creative needs.
Nativity Parish School 1125 Pittsford Circle, Charleston, SC 29412 (843) 795-3975. Nativity School was founded in 1960 and for 45 years has served the Charleston, James Island and Johns Island communities by providing the highest quality Catholic Christian education and religious instruction. Serving grades K4 thru Eight, Nativity school prepares its students with the educational foundations that lead to academic and professional success. An integral part of the Church of Nativity, our teachers and educators are dedicated to educating each student and challenging every one of them intellectually, spiritually, emotionally and socially.
Northside Christain School 7800 Northside Drive,North Charleston, SC 29420 (843) 797-2690. Although the school is a ministry of the church, it is an extension of the home. The purpose of the school is to assist parents in the training of the children to love and to serve the Lord Jesus Christ. Our goal is to enable the students from kindergarten through high school to academically develop the knowledge, attitudes, abilities, and skills that will enable them to be successful in their future.
Northwood Academy 2263 Otranto Road, North Charleston, South Carolina 29406 (843) 764-2278. Northwood Academy's mission is to educate students with an emphasis on academic excellence, character and athletic development, college preparation and career guidance with Christian values forming the underlying foundation.
Palmetto Christian Academy 361 Egypt Rd., Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 (843) 881-9967. Palmetto Christian Academy is a K5-9 co-educational, college preparatory day school. Our academic program is rooted in the Christian faith and the classical tradition.
Palmetto Montessori57 Pitt St., Charleson, South Carolina 29422 (843) 722-4339. The Montessori method facilitates the development of the whole child academically, physically, emotionally, spiritually and socially. By educating the whole child we promote creativity, problem solving, critical thinking and community building awareness. We hope that the children will retain a sense of wonder, curiosity, and continued enthusiasm for learning as they move into the world around them.
Pinewood Preparatory School 1114 Orangeburg Road, Summerville, SC 29483 (843) 873-1643. An independent, college preparatory school, Pinewood Preparatory School is dedicated to the intellectual, physical, ethical, and social development of its students, their families, faculty and staff. In order to enrich the communities we inhabit, our members strive to embrace challenges, cultivate global vision, seek knowledge, and love wisdom.
Porter-Gaud
School 300 Albemarle Road, Charleston, SC 29407 (843) 556-3620. Porter-Gaud School is a coeducational, independent, college-preparatory day school. In accordance with our ties to the Episcopal Church, we acknowledge the sovereignty of God, recognize the worth of the individual, and seek to cultivate a school community that endows its citizens with a foundation of character and intellect.
Riverbend Christian Academy 7035 Dorchester Road,
North Charleston, SC 29418 (843) 552-4995. Our goal is to give students a Christ centered academically challenging environment. We use the A-Beka and Accelerated Christian Eduction curriculums. The curriculums are widely used by many private schools as well as home school programs. They are the best known and complete programs on the market, that challenges the students academically and spiritually. We have classes for students K-2 through 12th grade.
Saint John Catholic School 3921 Saint Johns Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405 (843) 744-3901. The heart of Saint John Catholic School is Christian Community. Our primary focus is the children under our care. Our commitment is to provide a safe, secure and caring environment where faith formation, gospel values and a strong academic foundation can flourish. In such an environment, we strive to guide each child to grow and develop to full potential. Daily prayer, service to others, self-discipline, a sense of social justice, personal responsibility and conflict resolution skills are vital components of our entire school program.
Summerville
Catholic School 226 Black Oak Blvd, Summerville, SC 29485 (843) 873-9310. Summerville Catholic School, founded in 1984, is located on a twelve-acre campus in the heart of Summerville, South Carolina. Accredited by the Diocese of Charleston, Summerville Catholic School serves students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Our school welcomes all who are interested in a Catholic Christian education. Although the majority of students represent four sponsoring parishes in the tri-county area, admission is open to students of all religious backgrounds.
Trident
Academy 1455 Wakendaw Road, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 (843) 884-7046. Our mission is to educate bright students with learning disabilities in a multi-sensory environment, helping them to develop academic skills that will prepare them for responsible independence, life-long learning, and active participation in school, family, and community.
University School of the Lowcountry phone: (843) 884-0902 fax: (843) 884-0905. 141 Ponsbury Rd.
Mt. Pleasant, SC. Mailing address: P.O. Box 665 Mt. Pleasant, SC 29465-0665. University School is an independent, co-educational, non-sectarian middle school (grades 6-8) that offers a challenging and individualized curriculum. It fosters high academic achievement and emphasizes balanced growth - intellectually, physically, emotionally, ethically, and socially - for every student. Within a highly supportive community, University School is committed to maintaining a caring and creative environment that encourages children to love learning, take intellectual risks, self-advocate, treat others with respect and empathy, and aspire to make a positive difference in the greater community and world.
