Ashley Hall, South Carolina’s only independent private school for girls, was founded by Mary Vardrine McBee in 1909 as a non-profit college preparatory school for young ladies. Today, Ashley Hall offers educational programs for girls pre-kindergarten through 12th grade and a co-educational preschool for boys ages 2 to 5. Additionally, there is a boarding program for girls in 9th through 12th grades. Ashley Hall offers an interdisciplinary curriculum that includes discussion-based learning, advanced placement courses, and hands-on, research-based STEM classes and laboratory sciences that stimulate young minds.
Athletics, music, art, extracurricular activities, community service and faculty-led travel opportunities round out the programs. A diverse student body and teaching staff allow for cross-cultural experiences, and class sizes are small, which means more time for teacher-student interaction. With the aim of “empowering young women with self-confidence and a can-do attitude,” Ashley Hall focuses on academic achievement and strong community involvement, encouraging girls in leadership skills and higher aspirations.
Ashley Hall School
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School
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Grade Pre-K-12
172 Rutledge Ave,
Charleston, SC
637
Students
A
School Details
Head of School
Jill Muti
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Average SAT Score
1290
Average ACT Score
29
Average GPA
3.7
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$28,755
Boarding Program
Offers Boarding
Niche Grade
A+
B+
A
A
B
A-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.7
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
88
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Full Time Teachers
81
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Part Time Teachers
7
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1290
Math
630
Verbal
660
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Average ACT
29
Math
26
English
30
Reading
30
Science
27
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Number of AP Courses
10
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Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
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Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
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GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
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White
88.9%
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Black
5.9%
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Asian
3.6%
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Hispanic
<1%
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Two or more races
<1%
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School Rankings
#4
Best Boarding HS in South Carolina
#12
Best Private K12 Schools in South Carolina
#147
Best All Girls Schools in US
Specialty School Programs
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Clemson University
46 Students
University of South Carolina
33 Students
College of Charleston
33 Students
University of Georgia
28 Students
Wofford College
22 Students
Furman University
21 Students
New York University
20 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
20 Students
University of Virginia
20 Students
Wake Forest University
19 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology
29 Students
Business
28 Students
Psychology
28 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
19 Students
Computer Science
10 Students
Marketing
10 Students
Pre-Law Studies
10 Students
History
10 Students
Architecture
8 Students
English
8 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
10/8/2024
it's decent but not that good, i don't like most of the classes and the food is terrible most of the time
12/11/2020
The diversity is terrible and the social environment has not been good for me at all. I would rate it overall at average due to the school's own connections and facilities in addition to some awesome teachers (there have been some not great teachers as well). The academics and college readiness are most likely my two favorite parts of this school even though it can make life more stressful.
2/24/2020
I hate this school. they made my child cry every night, got serious depression and anxiety disorder. If your child hasn't gone there since they were 2 they will NOT make friends. Not worth your money at all. Your child will get better grades, sat/act scores, college prep at a FREE school.
GreatSchools Reviews
4/28/2026
Honestly it sucks but we have to do a lot of stuff with our family. Some teachers don't use fair grading.
9/23/2018
My daughter is in the 10th grade at Ashley Hall, and started school there in the 6th grade, after moving down from Connecticut. She has fit in wonderfully. She has a wonderful group of friends, and she is thriving. She is challenged everyday. She is currently taking 3 languages, and is very motivate...
8/28/2017
It was the best decision we ever made for our daughter. Wish we had started her there in first grade.
3/4/2016
My daughter graduated from AH 2 years ago and had an amazing experience. She was challenged, inspired and encouraged by her teachers. She is now at Rice University with numerous leadership roles- Honor Council, Academic Advising, and just got elected Junior Rep. AH set her up for Success! We love As...
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Map
List Price Range
$459K - $4.2M
Homes For Sale
12
Average Home Value
$1,035,358
Median Lot Size
3,049 Sq Ft
% Renters
76%
Average Household Income
$77,581
% of College Grads
75.7%
Median Age
28
Average House Size
2,007 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
89.8%
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- Studio - 2 Beds
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- Charleston, SC
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Ashley Hall School is a private school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 172 Rutledge Ave in Charleston, SC. Annual tuition is $28,755. The school has a total enrollment of 637 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 8:1. Ashley Hall School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A. The average GPA is 3.7, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1290 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $1,035,358. Discover additional schools in the area, like Harvest Time International Academy, First Baptist School, Porter-Gaud School, and more. Learn more about what Charleston has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ashley Hall School.