Very Good
#22 of 192 private schools in SC
Top 11% of private schools
University School of the Lowcountry
School · Mount Pleasant, SC
A private school in Mount Pleasant, SC serving grades 3rd – 12th.
690 COLEMAN BLVD, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
- 6.2:1 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 University School of the Lowcountry 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 76Very Walkable
- Bike 67Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,303/100K
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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
$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)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trident AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4 | K–12 | 2.7 mi | 50 | Compare → |
| First Baptist School of CharlestonPrivate · tuition | 7.0 | PK–12 | 3.7 mi | 410 | Compare → |
| Palmetto Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.7 | PK–12 | 4.0 mi | 605 | Compare → |
| Ashley Hall SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5 | PK–12 | 4.3 mi | 561 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
University School of the Lowcountry is listed in Mount Pleasant, SC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About University School of the Lowcountry
University School of the Lowcountry is a private school in Mount Pleasant, SC, serving approximately 80 students in grades 3rd-12th with a 6.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #22 of 192 private schools in SC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about University School of the Lowcountry
What grades does University School of the Lowcountry serve?
University School of the Lowcountry serves students in grades 3rd through 12th.
How many students attend University School of the Lowcountry?
University School of the Lowcountry has an enrollment of approximately 80 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University School of the Lowcountry?
The student-teacher ratio at University School of the Lowcountry is 6.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does University School of the Lowcountry rank in SC?
University School of the Lowcountry ranks #22 of 192 private schools in SC.
What is University School of the Lowcountry's MySchoolScout rating?
University School of the Lowcountry has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is University School of the Lowcountry a private school?
Yes, University School of the Lowcountry 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 University School of the Lowcountry a religious school?
No, University School of the Lowcountry is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 3rd – 12th
- Enrollment
- 80
- Gender Split
- 57% M / 43% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 184 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Charleston County
- Phone
- (843) 884-0902
- 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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