Very Good
#53 of 192 private schools in SC
Top 27% of private schools
First Baptist School of Charleston
School · Charleston, SC
A private school in Charleston, SC serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
48 MEETING ST, Charleston, SC 29401
- 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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.
Data not available
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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
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where First Baptist School of Charleston sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 84Very Walkable
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 82Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,389/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Charleston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$90,074
Median home value
$1,165,900
Median rent
$1,838/mo
College educated
75.1%
Homeownership
57.4%
Poverty rate
17.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Hall SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5 | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 561 | Compare → |
| Porter-gaud SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9 | 1–12 | 2.0 mi | 1,039 | Compare → |
| University School of the LowcountryPrivate · tuition | 7.8 | 3–12 | 3.7 mi | 80 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
First Baptist School of Charleston is listed in Charleston, SC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About First Baptist School of Charleston
First Baptist School of Charleston is a private school in Charleston, SC, serving approximately 410 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #53 of 192 private schools in SC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about First Baptist School of Charleston
What grades does First Baptist School of Charleston serve?
First Baptist School of Charleston serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend First Baptist School of Charleston?
First Baptist School of Charleston has an enrollment of approximately 410 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at First Baptist School of Charleston?
The student-teacher ratio at First Baptist School of Charleston is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does First Baptist School of Charleston rank in SC?
First Baptist School of Charleston ranks #53 of 192 private schools in SC.
What is First Baptist School of Charleston's MySchoolScout rating?
First Baptist School of Charleston has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is First Baptist School of Charleston a private school?
Yes, First Baptist School of Charleston is a private coeducational school with a Baptist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is First Baptist School of Charleston a religious school?
First Baptist School of Charleston has a Baptist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 410
- Gender Split
- 54% M / 46% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Baptist
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Charleston County
- Phone
- (843) 722-6646
- Area population (ZIP 29401)
- 9,210
- Area average commute
- 14.7 min
- Area median age
- 34.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 29401; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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