Trident Academy Photo - Trident's teachers attend to each student's individual learning needs at their pace and their level in order to build a strong foundation for life.

Top 5 Best Mount Pleasant Private Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 private schools serving 2,660 students in Mount Pleasant, SC (there are 17 public schools, serving 14,994 public students). 15% of all K-12 students in Mount Pleasant, SC are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
The top ranked private schools in Mount Pleasant, SC include University School of The Lowcountry, Christ Our King-stella Mans School, and Coastal Christian Preparatory School.
The average acceptance rate is 82%, which is lower than the South Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
38% of private schools in Mount Pleasant, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top Ranked Mount Pleasant Private Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Christ Our King-stella Mans School
(Catholic)
1183 Russell Drive
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-4721
Grades: PK-8
| 612 students
Coastal Christian Preparatory School
Coastal Christian Preparatory School Photo
(Baptist)
(1)
681 McCants Drive
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-3663
Grades: PK-8
| 180 students
O'Quinn Schools Of Porter-Gaud - Mount Pleasant
O'Quinn Schools Of Porter-Gaud - Mount Pleasant Photo - Teachers at O'Quinn provide a nurturing environment for student-centered learning that fosters each child's self-worth and potential for endless growth.
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
761 S. Shelmore Blvd.
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 881-8506
Grades: PK-1
| 298 students
Palmetto Christian Academy
(Christian)
(1)
361 Egypt Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 881-9967
Grades: PK-12
| 732 students
University School of The Lowcountry
University School of The Lowcountry Photo - Visiting Shem Creek is a favorite activity for USL students.
Special Program Emphasis
(9)
690 Coleman Blvd.
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-0902
Grades: 3-12
| 78 students
Children's Discovery Center - Park West
Children's Discovery Center - Park West Photo
Daycare / Preschool
3300 Stockdale Street
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 936-3099
Grades: NS-5
| n/a students
Children's Discovery Center - Venning Road
Children's Discovery Center - Venning Road Photo
Daycare / Preschool
1110 Venning Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 388-6700
Grades: NS-5
| n/a students
Montessori Of Mt Pleasant
Montessori School
208 Church St
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-1117
Grades: PK-K
| 155 students
Mount Pleasant KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
250 Ponsbury Rd
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 388-5264
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
302 Hibben St
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 856-2020
Grades: PK-K
| 148 students
St. Andrew's Day School
Daycare / Preschool
440 Whilden St
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 284-4356
Grades: PK-K
| 170 students
Sundrops Montessori School
Montessori School
955 Houston Northcutt Blvd
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-3652
Grades: PK-8
| 216 students
Trident Academy
Trident Academy Photo - Trident's teachers attend to each student's individual learning needs at their pace and their level in order to build a strong foundation for life.
Special Education School
1455 Wakendaw Rd
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-7046
Grades: K-12
| 71 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Mount Pleasant, SC?
The top ranked private schools in Mount Pleasant, SC include University School of The Lowcountry, Christ Our King-stella Mans School, and Coastal Christian Preparatory School.
How many private schools are located in Mount Pleasant?
13 private schools are located in Mount Pleasant.
How diverse are private schools in Mount Pleasant?
Mount Pleasant private schools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the South Carolina private school average of 18%.
What percentage of students in Mount Pleasant go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Mount Pleasant are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Mount Pleasant?
38% of private schools in Mount Pleasant are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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