Charleston Collegiate School

Charleston Collegiate School

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
2024 Academy Rd,  Johns Island, SC
3.9
3.8
320 Students
A
Niche Grade
Set among the grand oaks on Johns Island is the highly rated Charleston Collegiate School. The private school’s location at 2024 Academy Drive is just off Bohicket Road, a convenient thoroughfare for many Johns Island residents. Within easy driving distance to Kiawah, Seabrook and Wadmalaw Islands, the campus covers 30 acres. The school, serving approximately 320 prekindergarten through 12th grade students, offers a thorough curriculum based on their Four Pillars of Education: project-based learning, financial literacy and entrepreneurship, creativity and the arts, and leadership through outdoor education. Students get to explore and grow through the school’s many robust programs, including athletics, music and fine arts, summer and after-school activities and even wilderness camps that welcome students from other schools. Science classes can include kayaking trips to learn more about Lowcountry ecology and marine biology. Charleston Collegiate is a college-preparatory school whose students have gone on to attend Ivy League universities, The Citadel and more. The vast majority of students from this school go on to attend a four-year college. Fifth grade through 12th grade students grow in independence and utilize technology for their studies. The STEM — science, technology, engineering and math — curriculum for these middle and upper school grades emphasizes the development of problem-solving skills to enhance learning.

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average GPA
3.77
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$17,975

Niche Grade

A
Academics
B
Teachers
B+
College Prep
A-
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.77
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers
42
Full Time Teachers
40
Part Time Teachers
2
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
570
Verbal
610
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
95%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
87.3%
Black
7%
Hispanic
3.5%
Two or more races
1.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#7 Best HS for the Arts in South Carolina
#17 Best Private K12 Schools in South Carolina
Source: Niche

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
College of Charleston 24 Students
University of South Carolina 20 Students
Clemson University 16 Students
Furman University 9 Students
University of South Carolina - Upstate 8 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 7 Students
Winthrop University 7 Students
Wofford College 7 Students
Savannah College of Art and Design 7 Students
Appalachian State University 6 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 11 Students
Psychology 9 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 7 Students
Business 6 Students
Nursing 6 Students
Computer Science 5 Students
Creative Writing 5 Students
Chemistry 3 Students
Film and Video Studies 3 Students
Journalism 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 19 Reviews
1.0 Alum
11/28/2023
Loved this school until I realized I wasn't getting as strong of an education as students at other schools. It's great to be in a small environment and get close with everyone, but if others don't have that mindset, it can be really hard.
4.0 Sophomore
10/19/2022
A good school for someone looking for smaller classes. Teachers pay more attention and want their students to succeed. Good college prep and it's easy to make high grades.
4.0 Alum
6/2/2022
I attending CCS for 14 years and came out a passionate, creative, and adventurous student for life. I would never trade my experience for anything!
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 13 Reviews
1.0 student
4/9/2025
As a student in the middle school I dread going to school. I constantly feel bullied and targeted by almost every faculty member. There is so much favoritism toward the staff members children it’s like they are immune to trouble! Our middle school is a few moldy, disgusting smelling trailers which m...
1.0 parent
3/20/2025
I am utterly disappointed with my experience at this school. It’s painfully obvious that this institution cares more about lining its pockets than about the well-being of its students. The middle school is a disgrace, made up of outdated, filthy trailers that are riddled with mold and unpleasant odo...
1.0 parent
3/4/2025
We have withdrawn two of our kids from the middle school at Charleston Collegiate. Both high academic achievers. This is the worst school we have ever experienced. First of all, the academic preparation our kids received was woefully inadequate. The teach to the lowest level of learning in the class...
5.0 parent
3/16/2024
My daughter at CCS from 6 grade, now she is 10 grade and totally in love with school. We feel like part of family. Very good teachers, staff and education program. CCS changed my life.

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Charleston Collegiate School is a private school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 2024 Academy Rd in Johns Island, in the Johns Island neighborhood. Annual tuition is $17,975. The school has a total enrollment of 320 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 7:1. Charleston Collegiate School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A. The average GPA is 3.77, the graduation rate is 100%, and the average SAT score is 1190. The average home value in this area is $734,032. Discover additional schools in the area, like St. Johns High School, Haut Gap Middle School, Montessori School of Johns Island, and more. Learn more about what Johns Island has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Charleston Collegiate School.

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