Private School Information Guide for Charleston SC Area
CHARLESTON PRIVATE SCHOOLS
There are many excellent public and private schools in the Charleston tri-county area. Although the public schools do prepare the students for college, sometimes parents prefer a choice. The South Carolina School Association offers the most updated information with accreditation standards for those school members. Below are links to the private schools in the area:
ADDLESTONE HEBREW ACADEMY, 843-571-1105 FAX: 843-571-6116 1639 Wallenberg Blvd., Charleston, SC 29407 County: Charleston E-mail: addlestone@addlestone.org Internet: www.addlestone.org Interim Head: Elaine B. Smith Grades 18mo - 8th, enrollment 167 (not final), founded 1956 President of the Board: Slade Gleaton SCISA Board Representative: Elaine Smith Accreditation: SACS, 2005 Next evaluation: 2010
ARCHIBALD RUTLEDGE ACADEMY, 843-887-3323 FAX: 843-887-3525 1011 Cemetery Rd. McClellanville, SC 29458 County: Charleston E-mail: rutledg@tds.net Internet: www.archibaldrutledgeacademy.com Head of School: Inda Johnson Grades PreK-12, enrollment 65, founded 1971 President of the Board: Henry H. McClellan SCISA Board Representative: Inda Johnson Accreditation: SCISA, 2007 Next evaluation: 2010
ASHLEY HALL, 843-722-4088 FAX: 843-723-1074 172 Rutledge Avenue, Charleston, SC 29403 County: Charleston E-mail: chanceyd@ashleyhall.org Internet: www.ashleyhall.org Head of School: Jill Swisher Muti Grades: 2yrs-12 enrollment 690, founded 1909 President of the Board: Karen Phillips SCISA Board Representative: Jill S. Muti Accreditation: SAIS/SACS, 2008 Next evaluation: 2013
CAPERS PREPARATORY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY, 843-225-2892 FAX: 843-225-3848 1941 Bees Ferry Road, Charleston, SC 29414 County: Charleston E-mail: capersprep@aol.com Internet: www.caperspreparatorychristianacademy.com Head of School: Dr. Fayrine Brown Grades K - 12th, enrollment 59, founded 2003 President of the Board: Robert Brinson SCISA Board Representative: Robert Brinson Accreditation: SCISA, 2008 Next evaluation: 2011
CATHEDRAL ACADEMY, 843-760-1192 FAX: 843-760-1197 P. O. Box 41129 (3790 Ashley PhosphateRoad), Charleston, SC 29423 County: Dorchester Email: cindy.woodard@cathedralacademy.com Internet: www.cathedralacademy.com Head of School: Keith Brown Grades K4-12th, enrollment 320, founded 1999 President of the Board: Michael B. Lewis SCISA Board Representative: Keith Brown Accreditation: SCISA, 2007 Next evaluation: Spring, 2010
CHARLESTON COLLEGIATE SCHOOL, 843-559-5506 FAX: 843-559-6172 2024 Academy Drive, John's Island, SC 29455 County: Charleston E-mail: info@charlestoncollegiate.org Internet: www.charlestoncollegiate.org Head of School: J. Robert Shirley, Phd. Grades Preschool-12, enrollment 275, founded 1972 President of the Board: Nedra Hecker SCISA Board Representative: Bob Shirley Accreditation: SAIS / SACS, 2008 Next evaluation: 2013
COASTAL CHRISTIAN PREPARATORY SCHOOL, 843-884-3663 FAX: 843-884-9608 681 McCants Drive, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 County: Charleston E-mail: info@coastalchristian.org Internet: www.coastalchristian.org Headmaster: Joe Hulsey Grades K3-12th, enrollment 263, founded 1953 President of the Board: Hank Johnson SCISA Board Representative: Hank Johnson Accreditation: SCISA, Fall 2008 Next evaluation: Fall 2011
FAITH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, 843-873-8464 FAX: 1-866-923-6806 337 Farmington Road, Summerville, SC 29483 County: Berkeley E-mail:faithchristiansc@yahoo.com Internet: faithchristiansc.com Headmaster: Rev. Douglas Wolfrath Grades K3-12, enrollment 252, founded 1987 President of the Board: Rev. Larry Burgbacher SCISA Board Representative: Rev. Douglas H. Wolfrath Accreditation: SCISA, Fall 2006 Next evaluation: Fall 2009
FIRST BAPTIST SCHOOL, 843-722-6646 FAX: 843-720-2521 48 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC29401 County: Charleston E-mail: hilljd@fbschool.org Internet: www.fbschool.org Head of School: Thomas Mullins. Grades K3-12, enrollment 460, founded 1949 President of the Board: Dean Murphy SCISA Board Representative: Thomas Mullins Accreditation: SACS, SCISA 2006 Next evaluation: 2011
JAMES ISLAND CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, 843-795-1762 FAX: 843-762-1619 15 Crosscreek Drive, Charleston, SC 29412 County: Charleston E-mail: jics@jics.org Internet: www.jics.org Headmaster: Dr. Rick D. Johnson Grades K4-12, enrollment 210, founded 1994 President of the Board: Priscilla Roper SCISA Board Representative: Dr. Rick D. Johnson Accreditation: SCISA Advanced, May 2007 Next evaluation: May 2012
MASON PREPARATORY SCHOOL, 843-723-0664 FAX: 843-723-1104 56 Halsey Blvd., Charleston, SC 29401 County: Charleston E-mail: howelld@masonprep.org Internet: www.masonprep.org Head of School: John W. Horlbeck Grades 1-8, enrollment 331, founded 1964 President of the Board: Thomas Trouche SCISA Board Representative: John W. Horlbeck Accreditation: SACS, SCISA, SAIS, 2008 Next evaluation: 2013
MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF MT. PLEASANT, INC. 843-884-1117 FAX: 843-849-7370 414 Whilden St. , Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 County: Charleston E-mail: info@mmpschool.com Internet: www.mmpschool.com School Head: David A. Vigliotti Grades 3K-5K, enrollment 88, founded 1977 President of the Board: Nicole M. Vigliotti SCISA Board Representative: David Vigliotti Accreditation: 2005 Next evaluation: 2008
NORTHWOOD ACADEMY, Upper School: 843-764-2285 FAX: 843-764-3713 Lower School: 843-572-0940 FAX: 843-764-2274 2263 Otranto Road, North Charleston, SC 29406 County: Charleston E-mail: upperschool@northwoodacademy.com E-mail: lowerschool@northwoodacademy.com Internet: www.northwoodacademy.com Director of Schools: Larry L. Evanoff Upper School Principal: Dr. Darlene Anderson Lower School Principal: Melanie Van Deusen Grades K-12, enrollment 750, founded 1978 President of the Board: Fred Richard SCISA Board Representative: Larry Evanoff Accreditation: SCISA Advanced, Spring, 2008 Next evaluation: Spring, 2013
OAKS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, THE, 843-875-7667 FAX: 843-871-2629 505 Gahagan Road, Summerville, SC 29485 County: Charleston E-mail: theoakschristian@bellsouth.net Internet: www.oakschristianschool.com. Headmaster: Phillip Benton Wrenn Grades K3-8, enrollment 221, founded 1998 President of the Board: Pat Conroy SCISA Board Representative: Phill Wrenn Accreditation: NA Next evaluation: NA
PALMETTO CHRISTIAN ACADEMY , 843-881-9967 FAX: 843-881-4662 361 Egypt Road, Mt. Pleasant, S.C. 29464 County: Charleston E-mail: admin@palmettochristianacademy.org Internet www.palmettochristianacademy.org Head of Schools: Mike Hiltibidal Grades: Preschool-12 enrollment: 375 founded: 1992 President of the Board: Dr. John Graham SCISA Board Representative: Jim Daniel Accreditation: ACSI,SCISA, July 2007 Next evaluation: 2012
PINEWOOD PREPARATORY SCHOOL, 843-873-1643 FAX: 843-821-4257 1114 Orangeburg Road, Summerville, SC 29483 County: Dorchester eking E-mail: eking@pinewoodprep.com Internet: www.pinewoodprep.com Headmaster: Dr. Glyn Cowlishaw Grades Preschool-12, enrollment 725, founded 1952 President of the Board: Dr. Chip Mann SCISA Board Representative: Dr. Chip Mann Accreditation: SAIS-SACS, 2006 Next evaluation: 2011
PORTER-GAUD SCHOOL, 843-556-3620 FAX: 843-769-9926 300 Albemarle Road, Charleston, SC 29407 County: Charleston E-mail: chris.proctor@portergaud.edu Internet: www.portergaud.edu Interim Head: Dubose Eggleston Grades 1-12, enrollment 895, founded 1867 President of the Board: Dwayne M. Green SCISA Board Representative: Dubose Eggleston Accreditation: SACS, 2008 Next evaluation: 2013
RIDGE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 843-873-9856 FAX: 843-873-0511 2168 Ridge Church Road, Summerville, S. C. 29483 County: Berkeley E-mail: gentry@ridgebaptistchurch.org Internet: ridgebaptistchurch.org Principal: Gentry Ard Grades: Birth-12th enrollment: 250 founded: 1997 Chairman of the Board: Rev., Dr. Bobby Eubanks SCISA Board Representative: Brian Benedict Accreditation: SCISA Fall 2006 Next evaluation: Fall 2009
ST. JOHN'S CHRISTIAN ACADEMY, 843-761-8539 FAX: 843-899-5514 204 West Main Street, Moncks Corner, SC 29461 County: Berkeley E-mail: info@sjcacavaliers.com Internet: www.sjcacavaliers.com Headmaster: Eric M. Denton, Ed.D Grades K3 - 12th, enrollment 385, founded 1966 President of the Board: Bill McCall, Jr. SCISA Board Representative: Bill McCall, Jr. Accreditation: SCISA Advanced, Fall, 2007 Next evaluation: Fall, 2012
ST. PAUL'S ACADEMY, 843-889-2702 FAX: 843-889-6290 5139 Gibson Road, Hollywood, SC 29449 County: Charleston E-mail: info@stpaulsacademy.org Internet: www.stpaulsacademy.org Head of School: Mrs. Mache L. Larkin Grades Pre K3-8, enrollment 65, founded 1965 President of the Board: Mike Leatherwood and Carmen Thompson SCISA Board Representative: Carmen Thompson Accreditation: SCISA, May 2006 Next evaluation: 2009
TRIDENT ACADEMY, 843-884-7046 FAX: 843-881-8320 1455 Wakendaw Road, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 County: Charleston E-mail: jferber@tridentacademy.com Internet: www.tridentacademy.com Headmasterl: Joseph J. Ferber Grades K5-12, enrollment 85, founded 1972 President of the Board: Debra Wilson SCISA Board Representative: Joseph J. Ferber Accreditation: SACS/SAIS 2005 Next evaluation: 2010
UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF THE LOWCOUNTRY 843-884-0902 FAX: 843-884-0905 690 Coleman Blvd, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29465-0665 County: Charleston E-mail: jkreutner@uslowcountry.org Internet: www.uslowcountry.org Head of School: Jason R. Kreutner Grades 3-8, enrollment: 35, founded: 2007 President of the Board: Robert R. Donato SCISA Board Representative: Robert Donato Accreditation: SCISA, Fall 2008 Next evaluation: Fall 2011
Administrator: Dr. Fayrine Brown caperspreparatorychristianacademy.net Enrollment: 18 1941 Bees Ferry Road Charleston, SC 29414 Ph:843-225-2892 Fax:843-225-3848 Email: info@caperspreparatorychristianacademy.com
Charleston Christian School *** Accredited *** K4 - 8
Administrator: Mr. Philip Weston www.charlestonchristian.org Enrollment: 74 2234 Plainview Road Charleston, SC 29414 Ph:843-556-4480 Fax:843-766-2430 Email: lynnccs@bellsouth.net Pastor: Rev. John Olson Affiliation: Church Creek Presbyterian
Harvest Time International Academy K5 - 12
Administrator: Dr. Sheryl Jackson-Johnson www.harvesttimeinternational.us Enrollment: 8 227 Huger Street Charleston, SC 29403 Ph:843-442-2741 Fax:843-762-4089
He Arts Christian Academy K5 - 6
Administrator: Dr. Tonia Taylor Enrollment: 8 PO Box 1938 Moncks Corner, SC 29461 Ph:843-899-0877 Fax:843-899-0877 Email: taylortj@homesc.com Pastor: Dr. Jerome Taylor Affiliation: Heart to Heart International
Northside Christian School *** Accredited *** PS - 12
Administrator: Dr. Cecil Beach www.northsideministries.com Enrollment: 420 7800 Northside Drive N. Charleston, SC 29420 Ph:843-797-2690 Fax:843-797-7402 Email: icecilbeach@hotmail.com Pastor: Rev. Michael Felber Affiliation: Northside Baptist Church
Palmetto Academy, Inc. 7 - 12
Administrator: Miss Margaret Stoucker www.palmettoacademy.org Enrollment: 13 913 Wappoo Road Charleston, SC 29407 Ph:843-571-7740 Fax:843-571-7747 Email: margaretstoucker@aol.com
PRIVATE SCHOOL OPTION
First Baptist Church School 48 Meeting Street Charleston, South Carolina 29401 (843) 722-6646
The First Baptist Private School is located South of Broad delightfully in the middle of the historic district immediately across the street from the Nathaniel Russell historic home, popular with tourists. This intimate school offers a good student-teacher ratio and great results for their graduating students.
First Baptist Church School is known for three things:
a nurturing environment
affordable fees
highly successful students
The First Baptist School School of Charleston was founded in 1949 as an educational ministry of the First Baptist Church, the oldest Baptist church in the south (1682). The school offers a high standard coeducational college preparatory program for grades K3 to 12. The school provides academic excellence with a Christian perspective and recognizes the importance of educating the mind, body and spirit. The campus is located in the heart of the historic district of downtown Charleston.
The college preparatory curriculum of First Baptist Church School of Charleston stresses fundamentals and is designed for continuity throughout elementary, middle and high school levels. Honors courses are offered in English, government, math, U.S. history, chemistry, physics and biology.
First Baptist Church School Tuition
Tuition and Fees (2008-2009)
Grade K3-K4 (half day)
$4,425 annually - 1 child ($4,336 annually for 2 or more)
Grades K3-5th(full day)
$6,748 annually - 1 child ($6,613 annually for 2 or more)
Grades 6th-8th
$7,187 annually - 1 child ($7,044 annually for 2 or more)
Grades 9th-12th
$7,495 annually - 1 child ($7,345 annually for 2 or more)
Active members of First Baptist Church receive a 10% discount on the regular one child and 2 or more children tuition rates.
