Charleston, SC Schools
On this page you will find information regarding public schools, private schools, colleges and universities, and technical colleges in the Charleston area.
Public Schools in Charleston, SC
If the quality of public schools is important to you, be sure to verify the school district you will be zoned for before you buy a house. Use the links below to get information on public schools in Charleston County, Berkeley County, and Dorchester County. For each county you will find a link to the school district's website and links to individual schools.
Charleston County Schools
Charleston County public schools serve most residents who live in downtown Charleston, Mt. Pleasant, James Island, John's Island, West Ashley, and North Charleston. The schools in Mt. Pleasant are rated best in Charleston County (and some of the best in the Charleston area). Charleston County School District is made up of eight constituent districts to serve the greater Charleston area (see the map above). Altogether, these districts have more than 48,000 students that range from pre-kindergarten to the twelfth grade. In the Charleston County School District you'll find 41 elementary schools, 13 middle schools, 8 high schools, 8 Charter schools, and 12 Magnet schools (which require student applications). We've listed the schools below by area so that you can compare this list with the schools stated in MLS reports.
Mt. Pleasant Public Schools
Elementary Schools
Belle Hall (#4 on the map)
Charles Pinckney (#11)
Jennie Moore (#8)
James Edwards (#6)
Mamie Whitesides (#14)
Sullivan's Island (#12)
Middle Schools
Moultrie (#9)
Thomas Cario (#5)
Laing (#7)
High Schools
Wando (#13)
James Island Public Schools
See neighborhood zoning information for James Island schools!
Elementary Schools
Harbor View (#17 on the map)
Murray-LaSaine (#20)
Stiles Point (#21)
James Island (#22)
Middle Schools
Fort Johnson (#16)
James Island (#19)
High Schools
James Island Charter (#18)
West Ashley Public Schools
Elementary Schools
Ashley River (#52 on the map)
Drayton Hall (#53)
Oakland (#55)
Orange Grove (#56)
Springfield (#58)
Stono Park (#59)
Middle Schools
C. E. Williams (#60)
West Ashley (#61a)
St. Andrew's (#61b)
High Schools
West Ashley (#61c)
City of Charleston Public Schools
Elementary Schools
Fraser (#65 on map)
Memminger (#66)
Mitchell (#67)
Sanders-Clyde (#69)
James Simons (#70)
Middle Schools
Burke (#63b)
High Schools
Burke (#63a)
John's Island Public Schools
Elementary Schools
Angel Oak (#47 on the map)
Edith Frierson (#48)
Mt. Zion (#50)
Middle Schools
Haut Gap (#49)
High Schools
St. John's (#51)
North Charleston Public Schools
Elementary Schools
Edmund Burns (#25 on the map)
Chicora (#26)
Dunston (#31)
Mary Ford (#32)
W. B. Goodwin (#34)
Hunley Park (#35)
Malcolm Hursey (#36)
Ladson (#37)
Lambs (#38)
Ronald E. McNair (#39)
Midland Park (#40)
North Charleston (#42)
Pepperhill (#44)
Middle Schools
Alice Birney (#23)
Brentwood (#24)
Morningside (#41)
Military Magnet Academy - grades 6 through 12 (#46)
Charleston County School of the Arts - grades 6 through 12 (#29)
High Schools
Academic Magnet (#22)
North Charleston (#43)
R. B. Stall (#45)
Charleston County School District website: http://www.ccsdschools.com/
List of schools in Charleston County School District: http://ed.sc.gov/schools/districtschools.cfm?id=1001
Berkeley County Schools
Most residents living in Daniel Island, Goose Creek, Hanahan, Ladson (which is part of Summerville), and Moncks Corner are zoned for Berkeley County public schools. The Daniel Island schools are the best schools in the Berkeley County school district.
Berkeley County School District website: http://www.berkeley.k12.sc.us/
List of schools in Berkeley County School District: http://ed.sc.gov/schools/districtschools.cfm?id=0801
Dorchester County Schools
Dorchester County public schools serve most residents of Summerville and some residents of North Charleston. There are two Dorchester County school districts, Dorchester 2 and Dorchester 4. The Dorchester 2 School District is consistently ranked one of the best public school districts in the Charleston area. We've listed the Dorchester District 2 schools below so that you can compare this list with the schools stated in MLS reports. And, of course, we'll confirm any school information before you buy a home!
Elementary Schools
Beech Hill
Flowertown
Ft. Dorchester
Knightsville
Newington
Oakbrook
Spann
Summerville
Wescott
Windsor Hill
Middle Schools
Alston
Dubose
Gregg
Oakbrook
High Schools
Ft. Dorchester
Summerville
Dorchester County School District website: http://www.dcps.k12.md.us/
List of schools in Dorchester District 2: http://ed.sc.gov/schools/districtschools.cfm?id=1802
List of schools in Dorchester District 4: http://ed.sc.gov/schools/districtschools.cfm?id=1804
Charleston Public School Rankings / Reviews
The following website is helpful in ranking public schools in South Carolina by county and by level (elementary, middle, or high school): http://www.psk12.com/rating/USindexphp/STATE_SC.html
To find reviews and ratings for South Carolina public schools, you can use the two links below.
South Carolina Department of Education (information for districts): http://ed.sc.gov/schools/
South Carolina Education Oversight Committee website: http://www.sceoc.org/
Private Schools and College Preparatory Schools in Charleston, SC
Below you will find a list of private schools and college preparatory schools in the Charleston area. You can also visit http://sciway.net/edu/k12/k12private.html to search for private schools in South Carolina by city.
Addlestone Hebrew Academy
1639 Wallenberg Boulevard
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 571-1105
www.addlestone.org
Ashley Hall
172 Rutledge Avenue
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 720-2854
www.ashleyhall.org
Blessed Sacrament School
7 Saint Teresa Drive
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 766-2128
www.scbss.org
Bishop England High School
363 Seven Farms Drive
Charleston, SC 29492
(843) 849-9599
www.behs.com
Cathedral Academy
3790 Ashley Phosphate Road
North Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 760-1192
www.cathedralacademy.com
The Charleston Catholic School
888 King Street
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 577-4495
www.charlestoncatholic.com
Charleston Christian School
2234 Plainview Road
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 556-4480
www.charlestonchristian.org
Charleston Collegiate School
2024 Academy Drive
John's Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-5506
www.charlestoncollegiate.org
Charleston Day School
15 Archdale Street
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 377-0315
www.charlestondayschool.org
Charles Towne Montessori School
56 Leinbach Drive
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 571-1140
Christ Our King Stella Maris School
1183 Russell Drive
Mt. Pleasant, S.C. 29464
(843) 884-4721
Ferndale Baptist School
4870 Piedmont Avenue
North Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 744-3307
www.ferndalebaptist.org
First Baptist Church School
48 Meeting Street
Charleston, S.C, 29401-2599
(843) 722-6646
First Baptist Church School of Charleston
48 Meeting Street
Charleston, SC 29401
843-722-6646
www.fbschool.org
James Island Christian School
15 Crosscreek Drive
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 795-1762
www.jics.org
Mason Preparatory School
56 Halsey Boulevard
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 805-6015
www.masonprep.org
Nativity Parish School
1061 Folly Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 795-3975
Northside Christian School
7800 Northside Drive
North Charleston, SC 29420
(843) 797-2690
www.northsideministries.com/ncs
Northwood Academy
2263 Otranto Road
North Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 572-0940
www.northwoodacademy.com
Palmetto Christian Academy
361 Egypt Rd.
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 881-9967
Palmetto Montessori
P.O. Box 12988
Charleson, SC 29422
(843) 722-4339
Pinewood Preparatory School
1114 Orangeburg Road
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-1643
www.pinewoodprep.com
Porter-Gaud School
300 Albemarle Road
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 556-3620
www.portergaud.edu
Saint John Catholic School
3921 Saint Johns Avenue
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 744-3901
Summerville Catholic School
226 Black Oak Boulevard
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 873-9310
www.summervillecatholic.org
Trident Academy
1455 Wakendaw Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-7046
www.tridentacademy.com
Colleges and Universities in Charleston, SC
Charleston School of Law
81 Mary Street
Charleston, SC 29402
(843) 329-1000
www.charlestonlaw.org
Charleston Southern University
9200 University Boulevard
Charleston, SC 29423-8087
(843) 863-7000
www.charlestonsouthern.edu
The Citadel
171 Moultrie Street
Charleston, SC 29409
(843) 225-3294
www.citadel.edu
College of Charleston
66 George Street
Charleston, SC 29424
(843) 953-5500
www.cofc.edu
Medical University of South Carolina
171 Ashley Avenue
Charleston, SC 29425
(843) 792-2300
www.musc.edu
Technical Colleges in Charleston, SC
Miller-Motte Technical College
8085 Rivers Avenue, Suite E
North Charleston, SC 29406
www.miller-motte.edu
Technical Resources Training
652 Alwyn Blvd
Ladson, SC 29456
(843) 832-3584
Trident Technical College
P.O. Box 118067
Charleston, SC 29423-8067
(843) 574-6111
www.tridenttech.edu
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