Private Schools

More than 65 private and parochial schools serve the tri-county Charleston metropolian area. Combined with quality public schools in the region, this provides parents with a well-rounded choice of educational opportunities for their children.

It is estimated that approximately 11,200 students in the region attend private and parochial schools.

A great place to start your private school search is with the Tri-County Admissions Council, organize in 1987, it is a group of admissions directors and administrators from twenty independent schools in Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester counties of South Carolina.

This collaborative organization meets monthly for the purpose of discussing relevant admissions topics, legislative issues affecting independent schools and marketing information. The members also visit schools represented on the council to become familiar with the characteristics, educational opportunities and the admissions requirements of each.

Tri-County Admissions Council

P.O. Box 1733

Mt. Pleasant, SC 29485

The following is just a sampling of some of the offerings of the region's independent schools.

NAME	LOCATION	GRADES
Addleston Hebrew Academy	Charleston	PK - 8
Ashley Hall	Charleston	PK - 12
Bishop England High School	Daniel Island	9 - 12
Cathedral Academy	North Charleston	PK - 12
Charles Town Montessori	Charleston	Ungraded
Charleston Collegiate	John's Island	K - 12
Charleston Day School	Charleston	1 - 8
Chesterbrook Academy	Mt. Pleasant	1 - 5
Divine Redeemer Catholic School	Hanahan	K - 8
Dorchester Academy	St. George	K - 12
First Baptist Church School	Charleston	PK - 12
First Baptist Church School	Mt. Pleasant	K - 12
Mason Preparatory School	Charleston	1 - 8
Northside Christian School	North Charleston	PK - 12
Northwood Academy	North Charleston	PK - 12
St. John's Christian Academy	Moncks Corner	PK - 12
Summerville Catholic School	Summerville	PK - 8
Pinewood Preparatory School	Summerville	K - 12
Porter-Gaud School	Charleston	1 - 12