Bishop England High School Photo - Mass at St. Clare of Assisi Church next to our school

Top 5 Best Charleston Private High Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 private high schools serving 3,281 students in Charleston, SC.
The top ranked private high schools in Charleston, SC include Ashley Hall, Bishop England High School, and Porter-Gaud School.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is lower than the South Carolina private high school average acceptance rate of 88%.
86% of private high schools in Charleston, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Charleston Private High Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Ashley Hall
Ashley Hall Photo
All-girls
(8)
172 Rutledge Avenue
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 722-4088
Grades: PK-12
| 728 students
Bishop England High School
Bishop England High School Photo - Mass at St. Clare of Assisi Church next to our school
(Catholic)
(1)
363 Seven Farms Dr
Charleston, SC 29492
(843) 849-9599
Grades: 9-12
| 676 students
First Baptist School
(Baptist)
(2)
48 Meeting St
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 722-6646
Grades: PK-12
| 497 students
James Island Christian School
James Island Christian School Photo - Welcome to JICS!
(Christian)
(5)
15 Crosscreek Drive
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 795-1762
Grades: PK-9
| 282 students
Porter-Gaud School
Porter-Gaud School Photo - From the earliest grades to the Upper School, Porter-Gaud students learn from faculty members whose love of their subject areas is infectious.
(Episcopal)
300 Albemarle Rd
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 556-3620
Grades: 1-12
| 1,059 students
Capers Preparatory Christian Academy
(Christian)
1941 Bees Ferry Rd
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 225-2892
Grades: NS-11
| 32 students
Harvest Time International Academy
(Christian)
227 Huger St
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 647-5911
Grades: 6-12
| 7 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston, South Carolina Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
4870 Piedmont Avenue
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 554-0535
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Palmetto Academy (Closed 2010)
Special Education School (Christian)
913 Wappoo Rd
Charleston, SC 29407
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Charleston, SC?
The top ranked private high schools in Charleston, SC include Ashley Hall, Bishop England High School, and Porter-Gaud School.
How many private high schools are located in Charleston?
7 private high schools are located in Charleston.
How diverse are private high schools in Charleston?
Charleston private high schools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the South Carolina private school average of 13%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Charleston?
86% of private high schools in Charleston are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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