Schools, Charleston, SC

Educational opportunities for all ages

Charleston offers a rich landscape of first-rate educational opportunities: a variety of K–12 schools serve students in both public and independent environments; higher education options abound, with several prestigious undergraduate colleges and universities in the area; and certification and continuing education programs enable students of all ages to continue on their educational journeys.

For the younger members of the community, the Charleston County School District offers traditional neighborhood schools as well as county-wide charter and magnet programs such as Montessori, International Baccalaureate, single gender, military-infused, math and science, arts, and global studies. For more information, visit the CCSD Choice page.

For families considering their independent school options, below is a partial list of area schools; find a complete list of South Carolina independent schools here.

Adding to the tangible energy and intellectual vigor of the city, thousands of students choose Charleston every year, as undergraduates at one of the local colleges, scholars in graduate programs, designers and chefs in training, students learning a technical trade, or adults enjoying continuing education.

Elementary Schools

Addlestone Hebrew Academy
1639 Raoul Wallenberg Boulevard
Charleston, SC
843 571 1105
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Ashley Hall
172 Rutledge Avenue
Charleston, SC
843 722 4088
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Charleston Day School
15 Archdale Street
Charleston, SC
843 377 0315
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Christ Our King-Stella Maris School
1183 Russell Drive
Mount Pleasant, SC
843 884 4721
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First Baptist School
48 Meeting Street
Charleston, SC
843 722 6646
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Mason Preparatory School
56 Halsey Boulevard
Charleston, SC
843 723 0664
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Porter-Gaud School
300 Albemarle Road
Charleston, SC
843 769 9926
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High Schools

Ashley Hall
172 Rutledge Avenue
Charleston, SC
843 722 4088
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Bishop England High School
363 Seven Farms Drive
Charleston, SC
843 849 9599
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First Baptist School
48 Meeting Street
Charleston, SC
843 722 6646
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Porter-Gaud School
300 Albemarle Road
Charleston, SC
843 769 9926
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Universities/Colleges

Charleston School of Law
81 Mary Street
Charleston, SC
843 329 1000
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Charleston Southern University
9200 University Boulevard
Charleston, SC
843 863 7000
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College of Charleston
66 George Street
Charleston, SC
843 805 5507
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Medical University of South Carolina
Office of Student Programs, 45 Courtenay Drive, SW 213
Charleston, SC
843 792 2693
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The Art Institute of Charleston
24 North Market Street
Charleston, SC
843 727 3500
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The Citadel
171 Moultrie Street
Charleston, SC
843 225 3294
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Trident Technical College
7000 Rivers Avenue
North Charleston, SC
843 574 6111
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