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#64 of 192 private schools in SC
Top 33% of private schools
Charleston Day School
Elementary School
15 ARCHDALE ST, Charleston, SC 29401
Enrollment
267
Student-Teacher
9.2:1
Score
6.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
267
Student-Teacher
9.2:1
Score
6.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
South Carolina private schools
#64 of 192
In Charleston
#6 of 13
public schools
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Charleston Day School
Elementary School in Charleston · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Charleston Day School
Charleston Day School is a private elementary school in Charleston, SC. Charleston Day School serves approximately 267 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Charleston Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #64 of 192 private schools in SC.
- This school 6.9 · Average
- SC avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
At 9.2:1 students to teachers, Charleston Day School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Charleston Day 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
BetaHow Charleston Day School compares to 27 public schools serving similar grades in Charleston, SC
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Charleston Day School (this school) | 6.9 |
| Memminger Elementary | 6.0 |
| Buist Academy | 8.9 |
| Charleston Progressive | 5.5 |
| Mitchell Elementary | 3.9 |
| Charleston Development Academy | 4.9 |
| Simmons Pinckney Middle | 5.1 |
| Compass Collegiate Academy | 8.2 |
| Sanders-Clyde Elementary | 4.8 |
| James Simons Montessori | 6.4 |
| Charleston Charter School for Math and Science | 7.0 |
| Harbor View Elementary | 8.1 |
| St. Andrew's School of Math and Science | 7.8 |
| Stiles Point Elementary | 8.0 |
| Camp Road Middle | 7.2 |
| Murray-LaSaine Montessori | 7.2 |
| Stono Park Elementary | 4.0 |
| Orange Grove Charter School | 8.5 |
| Carolina Voyager Charter | 8.1 |
| Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive Education | 4.0 |
| Daniel Island School | 8.0 |
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
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
15 ARCHDALE ST, Charleston, SC 29401
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Charleston Day School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Compass Collegiate Academy (rated 8.2/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Harbor View Elementary (rated 8.1/10, 2.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, THE CHARLESTON CATHOLIC SCHOOL (rated 6.8/10, 1.7 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Charleston, see our Charleston schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Memminger Elementary Charleston | 0.2 mi | 6.0 |
| NE MILES EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Charleston | 0.2 mi | — |
| FIRST BAPTIST SCHOOL OF CHARLESTON Charleston | 0.4 mi | 7.0 |
| Buist Academy Charleston | 0.6 mi | 8.9 |
| MASON PREPARATORY SCHOOL Charleston | 0.7 mi | 6.2 |
| ASHLEY HALL SCHOOL Charleston | 0.8 mi | 6.5 |
| Charleston Progressive Charleston | 0.9 mi | 5.5 |
| Mitchell Elementary Charleston | 1.3 mi | 3.9 |
| Charleston Development Academy Charleston | 1.4 mi | 4.9 |
| Sanders-Clyde Elementary Charleston | 1.6 mi | 4.8 |
| Simmons Pinckney Middle Charleston | 1.5 mi | 5.1 |
| Compass Collegiate Academy Charleston | 1.6 mi | 8.2 |
| Burke High Charleston | 1.5 mi | 6.9 |
| THE CHARLESTON CATHOLIC SCHOOL Charleston | 1.7 mi | 6.8 |
| HARVEST TIME INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY Charleston | 1.7 mi | — |
| James Simons Montessori Charleston | 1.8 mi | 6.4 |
| Charleston Charter School for Math and Science Charleston | 1.9 mi | 7.0 |
| PORTER-GAUD SCHOOL Charleston | 1.7 mi | 5.9 |
| Harbor View Elementary Charleston | 2.5 mi | 8.1 |
| OAK GROVE MONTESSORI Charleston | 2.4 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 29401 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$90,074
Median Home Value
$1,165,900
Median Rent
$1,838/mo
Population
9,210
College Educated
75.1%
Homeownership
57.4%
Avg Commute
14.7 min
Poverty Rate
17.7%
Median Age
34.4
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Tamassee-Salem Elementary Tamassee, SC | 6.9 |
| Mayo Elementary Mayo, SC | 7.0 |
| North Mullins Primary Mullins, SC | 7.0 |
| Pomaria-Garmany Elementary Pomaria, SC | 7.0 |
| SUMMERVILLE CATHOLIC SCHOOL Summerville, SC | 7.0 |
| Westwood Elementary Abbeville, SC | 7.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Charleston Day School
What grades does Charleston Day School serve?
Charleston Day School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Charleston Day School?
Charleston Day School has an enrollment of approximately 267 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charleston Day School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charleston Day School is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Charleston Day School rank in SC?
Charleston Day School ranks #64 of 192 private schools in SC.
What is Charleston Day School's MySchoolScout rating?
Charleston Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Charleston Day School a private school?
Yes, Charleston Day School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Charleston Day School a religious school?
No, Charleston Day School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 267
- Gender Split
- 48% M / 52% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.3 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Charleston County
- Phone
- (843) 377-0315
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