Very Good
#44 of 192 private schools in SC
Top 22% of private schools
The Cooper School
Elementary School · Charleston, SC
A private elementary school in Charleston, SC serving grades Kindergarten – 7th.
13 OAKDALE PL, Charleston, SC 29407
- 8.7:1 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 The Cooper 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 65Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,389/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,568
Median home value
$407,300
Median rent
$1,388/mo
College educated
51.1%
Homeownership
58.4%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29407; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blessed Sacrament SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 191 | Compare → |
| Oak Grove MontessoriPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.7 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| St. Andrew's School of Math and ScienceEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 733 | Compare → |
| Charles Towne Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 46 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
The Cooper School is listed in Charleston, SC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Cooper School
The Cooper School is a private elementary school in Charleston, SC, serving approximately 136 students in grades Kindergarten-7th with a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #44 of 192 private schools in SC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Cooper School
What grades does The Cooper School serve?
The Cooper School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 7th.
How many students attend The Cooper School?
The Cooper School has an enrollment of approximately 136 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Cooper School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Cooper School is 8.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Cooper School rank in SC?
The Cooper School ranks #44 of 192 private schools in SC.
What is The Cooper School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Cooper School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Cooper School a private school?
Yes, The Cooper 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 The Cooper School a religious school?
No, The Cooper School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 7th
- Enrollment
- 136
- Gender Split
- 43% M / 57% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 178 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Charleston County
- Phone
- (843) 573-1033
- Area population (ZIP 29407)
- 36,640
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 37.4
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 29407; 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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