Very Good
#15 of 192 private schools in SC
Top 7% of private schools
Nativity School
Elementary School · Charleston, SC
A private elementary school in Charleston, SC serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
1125 PITTSFORD CIR, Charleston, SC 29412
- 7.5:1 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.
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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 Nativity School 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 48Car-Dependent
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 40Somewhat 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
$99,443
Median home value
$458,000
Median rent
$1,744/mo
College educated
54.8%
Homeownership
72.5%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29412; 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
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murray-lasaine MontessoriEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–8 | 1.5 mi | 338 | Compare → |
| James Island ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 616 | Compare → |
| Harbor View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 662 | Compare → |
| James Island Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–8 | 2.3 mi | 165 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Nativity School is listed in Charleston, SC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Nativity School
Nativity School is a private elementary school in Charleston, SC, serving approximately 89 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #15 of 192 private schools in SC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nativity School
What grades does Nativity School serve?
Nativity School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Nativity School?
Nativity School has an enrollment of approximately 89 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nativity School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nativity School is 7.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Nativity School rank in SC?
Nativity School ranks #15 of 192 private schools in SC.
What is Nativity School's MySchoolScout rating?
Nativity School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Nativity School a private school?
Yes, Nativity 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 Nativity School a religious school?
Nativity School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 89
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Charleston County
- Phone
- (843) 795-3975
- Area population (ZIP 29412)
- 40,495
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 40
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 29412; 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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