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#128 of 192 private schools in SC

O'quinn Schools of Porter-gaud - Mount Pleasant

Elementary School · Mount Pleasant, SC

A private elementary school in Mount Pleasant, SC serving grades Pre-K – Kindergarten.

Private

761 S SHELMORE BLVD, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

  • 8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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-7.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio8:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+9.5 / 10
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School Day Length6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,380
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C-1.7 / 10
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Diversity Index0%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C3.1 / 10
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Enrollment48
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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

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The neighborhood

Where O'quinn Schools of Porter-gaud - Mount Pleasant 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 72Very Walkable
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,303/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mount Pleasant), 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

$107,215

Median home value

$672,400

Median rent

$1,973/mo

College educated

66.6%

Homeownership

66.2%

Poverty rate

7.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29464; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White97.9%
Native American2.1%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Sundrops Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition7.1PK–80.9 mi68Compare →
Christ Our King-stella Mans SchoolPrivate · tuition5.7PK–81.4 mi575Compare →
Mt Pleasant Presbyterian Church Learning CenterPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K1.5 mi5Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

O'quinn Schools of Porter-gaud - Mount Pleasant is listed in Mount Pleasant, SC; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About O'quinn Schools of Porter-gaud - Mount Pleasant

O'quinn Schools of Porter-gaud - Mount Pleasant is a private elementary school in Mount Pleasant, SC, serving approximately 48 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #128 of 192 private schools in SC.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about O'quinn Schools of Porter-gaud - Mount Pleasant

What grades does O'quinn Schools of Porter-gaud - Mount Pleasant serve?

O'quinn Schools of Porter-gaud - Mount Pleasant serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.

How many students attend O'quinn Schools of Porter-gaud - Mount Pleasant?

O'quinn Schools of Porter-gaud - Mount Pleasant has an enrollment of approximately 48 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at O'quinn Schools of Porter-gaud - Mount Pleasant?

The student-teacher ratio at O'quinn Schools of Porter-gaud - Mount Pleasant is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does O'quinn Schools of Porter-gaud - Mount Pleasant rank in SC?

O'quinn Schools of Porter-gaud - Mount Pleasant ranks #128 of 192 private schools in SC.

What is O'quinn Schools of Porter-gaud - Mount Pleasant's MySchoolScout rating?

O'quinn Schools of Porter-gaud - Mount Pleasant has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is O'quinn Schools of Porter-gaud - Mount Pleasant a private school?

Yes, O'quinn Schools of Porter-gaud - Mount Pleasant 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 O'quinn Schools of Porter-gaud - Mount Pleasant a religious school?

No, O'quinn Schools of Porter-gaud - Mount Pleasant is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Enrollment
48
Gender Split
58% M / 42% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
230 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Charleston County
Area population (ZIP 29464)
51,758
Area average commute
22.6 min
Area median age
42.6
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 29464; 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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