Preschools in the Charleston Area

Ashley Hall School

• Private School•
• CHARLESTON, SC•
• PK, K-12
• •
  Rating 3.56 out of 5  59 reviews

Middle School Student: I think that Ashley Hall is a wonderful school even though I am in seventh grade it has already given me amazing social skills and prepares you for the next big thing every year. The school has some amazing teachers who engage with their students and the school has some amazing girls in the school. I have been at this school since Second grade and I have definitely made some life long friends. there are some ups and downs with girls at the school but most of the girls are very respectful to their teachers and their peers. even though we all seem like snobs not all of us come from backgrounds were our parents have lots of money. we all work very hard to make sure that the other girls in our grade feel seen and heard. the school also offers some great art electives, the four art electives are Theater, Art, Orchestra, and choir. You have two modern languages to chose from and you have the choice to take latin. overall I love this school and your daughter might also love it aswell...Read 59 Reviews

• grade A

• 637 Students
• 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Fort Dorchester Elementary School

• Dorchester School District No. 2, SC•
• PK, K-5
• •
  Rating 4.25 out of 5  4 reviews

Parent: Awesome school! My daughter goes here and has nothing but great things to say about this school. I have had great with communications with all of her teachers and they have been nothing but the best.Read 4 Reviews

• grade A

• 983 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Beech Hill Elementary School

• Dorchester School District No. 2, SC•
• PK, K-5

• grade A

• 941 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Carolina Park Elementary

• Charleston County School District, SC•
• PK, K-5

• grade A

• 905 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Mt. Pleasant Academy

• Charleston County School District, SC•
• PK, K-5

• grade A

• 637 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Belle Hall Elementary School

• Charleston County School District, SC•
• PK, K-5

• grade A

• 700 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Jennie Moore Elementary School

• Charleston County School District, SC•
• PK, K-5

• grade A

• 1,014 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Charleston Collegiate School

• Private School•
• JOHNS ISLAND, SC•
• PK, K-12
• •
  Rating 4.42 out of 5  19 reviews

Parent: We absolutely love the education that both of my kids received at CCS. Both attended from middle school until graduation and they both received multiple top college acceptances along with scholarships. But it is more than college acceptances - they both developed a love of learning. They also learned to be advocates for themselves and others. I am grateful for their intern experience in high school because it helped them choose a career path instead of being undecided in college. I would work 2 jobs over and over again so that my kids could attend CCS!...Read 19 Reviews

• grade A minus

• 320 Students
• 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Pinewood Preparatory School

• Private School•
• SUMMERVILLE, SC•
• PK, K-12
• •
  Rating 4.31 out of 5  62 reviews

Alum: I just graduated after 14 years at Pinewood! I am forever thankful to have gone to this school. Everyone is so compassionate and kind—it really is a family and a home. The teachers are amazing and truly care about the students. They are excellent motivators and mentors. I will definitely keep in touch with several of the teachers I had. The academics are top notch and really prepares a student for college. The class sizes are small which leads to an intimate learning setting where students are able to ask questions and speak their minds. The athletics are up & coming. After winning a state championship in soccer this year, all the other schools better watch out. My favorite thing about Pinewood is the community. Bleed blue forever!...Read 62 Reviews

• grade A minus

• 650 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Sullivan's Island Elementary School

• Charleston County School District, SC•
• PK, K-5

• grade A minus

• 510 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

James H. Spann Elementary School

• Dorchester School District No. 2, SC•
• PK, K-5
• •
  Rating 5 out of 5  3 reviews

Works Here: My experience at James H. Spann Elementary was very nice. I started working there in 2016. The staff was very polite and helpful. They have a team system that everyone follows. The moment I walked in this school I felt like I was at home. The atmosphere was full of love and excitement. The way that the teachers show compassion to the children was outstanding. I worked with children in one of the special need classes and loved it. Children need to feel supported and safe and the school made them feel important. Everyone was a team player and that is why I loved this school so much...Read 3 Reviews

• grade A minus

• 674 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Sand Hill Elementary School

• Dorchester School District No. 2, SC•
• PK, K-5

• grade A minus

• 872 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

East Cooper Montessori Charter School

• Charleston County School District, SC•
• PK, K-8
• •
  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Parent: I’ve toured many schools in search of a school that offered diverse learning opportunities and a child-centered environment. We started this school in 2019-2020 and watching ECMCS transition seemingly without effort into virtual and back again has been nothing short of amazing. The leadership and teachers communicated with parents every step of the way...Read 1 Review

• grade A minus

• 421 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Mamie Whitesides Elementary School

• Charleston County School District, SC•
• PK, K-5

• grade A minus

• 778 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Harbor View Elementary School

• Charleston County School District, SC•
• PK, K-5

• grade A minus

• 677 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Orange Grove Elementary Charter School

• Charleston County School District, SC•
• PK, K-8
• •
  Rating 3.33 out of 5  3 reviews

• grade A minus

• 1,170 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Montessori Community School

• Charleston County School District, SC•
• PK, K-8
• •
  Rating 4 out of 5  4 reviews

Alum: I attended Montesorri Community School of Charleston from preschool though sixth grade. At that time, the middle school had not yet been created. I graduated nine years ago, so this review is dated, but I've only heard great things since then. I attended the school before the new building was built. It was a very small and tight knit community. Although the school has expanded, I've been told that this is still mostly true. I loved the school so much. The Montessori element was what made it so great. It's too much to explain here, but I highly recommend independently researching the Montessori method of teaching. The teachers were all wonderful, many of whom still work there today...Read 4 Reviews

• grade A minus

• 283 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Stiles Point Elementary School

• Charleston County School District, SC•
• PK, K-5

• grade A minus

• 758 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

St. Andrew's School of Math & Science

• Charleston County School District, SC•
• PK, K-5
• •
  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Parent: We love the math and science focus, and appreciate the availability of arts programs and school clubs.Read 1 Review

• grade A minus

• 756 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Alston-Bailey Elementary School

• Dorchester School District No. 2, SC•
• PK, K-5

• grade A minus

• 750 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

First Baptist School

• Private School•
• CHARLESTON, SC•
• PK, K-12
• •
  Rating 4.14 out of 5  29 reviews

Junior: First Baptist students see each other as family. As any other family there are differences, disagreements, and problems between people, but when it comes to school spirt and pride all of the students come together to support their school. Sports are a large part of social life and culture at First Baptist; players push each other to perform the best they can in and out of the classroom...Read 29 Reviews

• grade A minus

• 502 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

James B. Edwards Elementary School

• Charleston County School District, SC•
• PK, K-5
• •
  Rating 4 out of 5  1 review

High School Sophomore: My overall experience of this school has been great. I have made close friends and met wonderful people that inspire me. My favorite experiences include but aren't limited to: homecoming, clubs, sports, and friends. This school is unique because it has a good blend of people from different areas, cultures, and ethnic backgrounds. Every day, we learn something new even outside the classroom. I would choose this school because of its people...Read 1 Review

• grade A minus

• 724 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Palmetto Christian Academy

• Private School•
• MOUNT PLEASANT, SC•
• PK, K-12
• •
  Rating 3.88 out of 5  40 reviews

Senior: Overall the school is awesome if you are looking for a smaller private school. The teachers and administration are amazing and really do care for the students. The school is working out a few things such as policies and rules. As a student it can be difficult to get your ideas to happen, but they do try most of the time. I would recommend the school to my friends!...Read 40 Reviews

• grade A minus

• 580 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Daniel Island School

• Berkeley County School District, SC•
• PK, K-8
• •
  Rating 4.2 out of 5  5 reviews

Parent: My kids went to DI between 2015- 2019. We really enjoyed the curriculum, staff and teachers. At the time we went there the teachers and academics options were very good. The area is more expensive from a living standpoint but you can find homes in the older parts of DI that aren’t in the millions of dollars. Conversely, you can find homes on the Parkside for millions and more! Overall a great place for the kids to go to public school. Enjoyed this school environment while the kids were growing up. The school is a big part of that small town /suburb experience...Read 5 Reviews

• grade A minus

• 1,197 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

William M. Reeves Elementary School

• Dorchester School District No. 2, SC•
• PK, K-5
• •
  Rating 3.67 out of 5  3 reviews

Parent: The teachers and administrators at RES are amazing! I have a 3rd grader and 1st grader in there second year. The love and support my boys get is overwhelming but so welcome. My oldest son has ADHD and while his misbehavior is never excused, he has always been treated with compassion and understanding. He has been given the tools to learn and grow into the amazing person others have failed to see...Read 3 Reviews

• grade A minus

• 917 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio