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#6 of 192 private schools in SC

Top 3% of private schools

Blessed Sacrament School

Elementary School

7 SAINT TERESA DR, Charleston, SC 29407

Private

Enrollment

191

Student-Teacher

6:1

Score

8.3

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

South Carolina private schools

#6 of 192

In Charleston

#1 of 13

public schools

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Blessed Sacrament School

8.3/10

Elementary School in Charleston · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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7.8/10

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7.2/10

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About Blessed Sacrament School

Blessed Sacrament School is a private elementary school in Charleston, SC. Blessed Sacrament School serves approximately 191 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 6:1 student-teacher ratio. Blessed Sacrament School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #6 of 192 private schools in SC.

How it compares2.2 pts above SC schools
  • This school 8.3 · Excellent
  • SC avg 6.1

What Parents Should Know

At 191 students, Blessed Sacrament School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 6:1 students to teachers, Blessed Sacrament School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Blessed Sacrament School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Blessed Sacrament School compares to 27 public schools serving similar grades in Charleston, SC

Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
This School
vs
13.4:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
191
This School
vs
528
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
8.3
This School
vs
6.7
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 81.2% vs 0%
Hispanic 10.5% vs 0%
Asian 6.3% vs 0%
Black 2.1% vs 0%
Blessed Sacrament School Charleston Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Blessed Sacrament School (this school) 8.3
St. Andrew's School of Math and Science 7.8
Charleston Development Academy 4.9
Simmons Pinckney Middle 5.1
Harbor View Elementary 8.1
Stono Park Elementary 4.0
Mitchell Elementary 3.9
Compass Collegiate Academy 8.2
James Simons Montessori 6.4
Charleston Charter School for Math and Science 7.0
Carolina Voyager Charter 8.1
Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive Education 4.0
Murray-LaSaine Montessori 7.2
Memminger Elementary 6.0
Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary 8.4
Charleston Progressive 5.5
Sanders-Clyde Elementary 4.8
Buist Academy 8.9
Orange Grove Charter School 8.5
Oakland Elementary 7.7
Camp Road Middle 7.2

Showing 20 of 27 schools. View all schools in Charleston

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in SC.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A 9.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 6:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+ 7.4 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A- 7.9 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 33%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.3 / 10
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Enrollment 191
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in SC

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 81.2%
Hispanic 10.5%
Asian 6.3%
Black 2.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

7 SAINT TERESA DR, Charleston, SC 29407

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Blessed Sacrament School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Compass Collegiate Academy (rated 8.2/10, 2.2 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is Harbor View Elementary (rated 8.1/10, 2.0 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, St. Andrew's School of Math and Science (rated 7.8/10, 0.3 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Charleston, see our Charleston schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.7 mi
School Distance Rating
St. Andrew's School of Math and Science Charleston 0.3 mi 7.8
THE COOPER SCHOOL Charleston 0.4 mi 7.2
OAK GROVE MONTESSORI Charleston 0.4 mi
PORTER-GAUD SCHOOL Charleston 1.2 mi 5.9
CHARLES TOWNE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Charleston 1.2 mi 6.5
JAMES ISLAND CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Charleston 1.6 mi 5.9
Charleston Development Academy Charleston 1.7 mi 4.9
Harbor View Elementary Charleston 2.0 mi 8.1
Burke High Charleston 1.8 mi 6.9
Simmons Pinckney Middle Charleston 1.9 mi 5.1
Stono Park Elementary Charleston 2.0 mi 4.0
MASON PREPARATORY SCHOOL Charleston 2.0 mi 6.2
Mitchell Elementary Charleston 2.2 mi 3.9
Compass Collegiate Academy Charleston 2.2 mi 8.2
ASHLEY HALL SCHOOL Charleston 2.2 mi 6.5
James Simons Montessori Charleston 2.3 mi 6.4
Charleston Charter School for Math and Science Charleston 2.3 mi 7.0
TRINITY MONTESSORI SCHOOL Charleston 2.6 mi
THE CHARLESTON CATHOLIC SCHOOL Charleston 2.3 mi 6.8
Murray-LaSaine Montessori Charleston 2.7 mi 7.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 29407 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$80,568

Median Home Value

$407,300

Median Rent

$1,388/mo

Population

36,640

College Educated

51.1%

Homeownership

58.4%

Avg Commute

25 min

Poverty Rate

11.2%

Median Age

37.4

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
Ben Hazel Primary Hampton, SC 8.3
Townville Elementary Townville, SC 8.3
Dr. Rose H. Wilder Elementary Summerton, SC 8.2
ST JOSEPH SCHOOL Columbia, SC 8.1
Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science Winnsboro, SC 8.6
The Montessori School of Camden Camden, SC 8.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Blessed Sacrament School

What grades does Blessed Sacrament School serve?

Blessed Sacrament School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Blessed Sacrament School?

Blessed Sacrament School has an enrollment of approximately 191 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Blessed Sacrament School?

The student-teacher ratio at Blessed Sacrament School is 6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Blessed Sacrament School rank in SC?

Blessed Sacrament School ranks #6 of 192 private schools in SC.

What is Blessed Sacrament School's MySchoolScout rating?

Blessed Sacrament School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Blessed Sacrament School a private school?

Yes, Blessed Sacrament School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Blessed Sacrament School a religious school?

Blessed Sacrament School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
70 Very Walkable
Transit Score
28 Some Transit
Bike Score
74 Very Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
191
Gender Split
46% M / 54% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Charleston County

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