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O'Quinn Schools Of Porter-Gaud - Mount Pleasant

761 S. Shelmore Blvd. Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

Quick Facts (2026-27)

O'Quinn Schools Of Porter-Gaud - Mount Pleasant Photo #1 - Teachers at O'Quinn provide a nurturing environment for student-centered learning that fosters each child's self-worth and potential for endless growth.
O'Quinn Schools Of Porter-Gaud - Mount Pleasant Photo #2 - O'Quinn encourages learning through play and by capitalizing on the natural curiosity of students.
O'Quinn Schools Of Porter-Gaud - Mount Pleasant Photo #3 - Age-appropriate programs are designed to develop creativity, introduce new skills, and expand knowledge.
O'Quinn Schools Of Porter-Gaud - Mount Pleasant Photo #4 - At O'Quinn, children express themselves as individuals in preparation for future educational success.
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Rankings

O'Quinn Schools Of Porter-Gaud - Mount Pleasant ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:

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Attribute
Student Body

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1971
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
298 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 19%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
List of Courses Offered

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
For the highest level without extended hours.
Admissions Director
Suzanne Masters
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Sports

School Mascot
Dazzling Dolphins

School Notes

  • The O'Quinn Schools of Porter-Gaud strive to develop young minds by inspiring curiosity and creativity to impact lifelong learning. Through nurturing and encouragement, children express themselves as individuals in preparation for future educational success.
  • The school serves students from age two through Kindergarten.
  • O'Quinn Schools' curricular and extracurricular programs provide a nurturing environment fostering each child`s self-worth and potential for endless growth. The teachers instill a love of learning fueled by guidance and encouragement in support of our mission to develop young minds by inspiring curiosity and creativity to impact lifelong learning.
  • Our goal is to help each child develop individually and at their own pace. We encourage learning through play and by capitalizing on their natural curiosity. Our age-appropriate programs are designed to develop creativity, introduce new skills, and expand their knowledge of the world around them. Teachers at all levels from our students in the twos through our Kindergarten program encourage group cooperation, listening skills, responsibility, and fun.
  • The O'Quinn Schools are part of Porter-Gaud School, an independent, co-educational day school serving more than 1,000 students in grades 1-12.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does O'Quinn Schools Of Porter-Gaud - Mount Pleasant cost?
O'Quinn Schools Of Porter-Gaud - Mount Pleasant's tuition is approximately $15,500 for private students.
What is O'Quinn Schools Of Porter-Gaud - Mount Pleasant's ranking?
O'Quinn Schools Of Porter-Gaud - Mount Pleasant ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for O'Quinn Schools Of Porter-Gaud - Mount Pleasant?
The application deadline for O'Quinn Schools Of Porter-Gaud - Mount Pleasant is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5  
The unhelpful and assuming attitude at O`quinn not impressed us when we applied to their program. We have an academically advanced child and wanted to speak directly with the head of the school or director of admissions to see if O`quinn would be a good fit for our child. When we emailed and called to request additional information, they did not get back to us in a timely fashion. We then came to the school one day to see if we could talk with the director of admissions. We could see that she was sitting at her desk, but instead of speaking with us, she sent the secretary out to tell us that admission decisions would be made in two weeks. I had to tell them that we were not looking for an admission decision;We were looking to decide between O`quinn and Ashley Hall and wanted more information. The assumption and lack of helpfulness appalled us, and so we immediately withdrew our application as O`quinn was not the school that we would choose for our child. We have been happy and impressed by Ashley Hall and would highly recommend them.
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The average private school tuition in Mount Pleasant, SC is $17,979 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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