Excellent
#1 of 192 private schools in SC
Top 1% of private schools
Northside Christian School
School · North Charleston, SC
A private school in North Charleston, SC serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
7800 NORTHSIDE DR, North Charleston, SC 29420
- 5.5:1 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.
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Where Northside Christian 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 27Car-Dependent
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,771/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (North 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
$69,043
Median home value
$283,900
Median rent
$1,506/mo
College educated
30.8%
Homeownership
62.6%
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29420; 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
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cathedral AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8 | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 319 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Northside Christian School is listed in North Charleston, SC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Northside Christian School
Northside Christian School is a private school in North Charleston, SC, serving approximately 201 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 5.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #1 of 192 private schools in SC.
What's said publicly about Northside Christian School
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northside Christian School
What grades does Northside Christian School serve?
Northside Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Northside Christian School?
Northside Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 201 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northside Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northside Christian School is 5.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Northside Christian School rank in SC?
Northside Christian School ranks #1 of 192 private schools in SC.
What is Northside Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Northside Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Northside Christian School a private school?
Yes, Northside Christian School 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 Northside Christian School a religious school?
Northside Christian School has a Baptist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 201
- Gender Split
- 75% M / 25% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Baptist
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 185 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Charleston County
- Phone
- (864) 630-1463
- Area population (ZIP 29420)
- 23,311
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 35.1
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 29420; 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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