Owens Christian Academy in North Charleston, SC, serves 62 students from pre鈥搆indergarten through first grade in a Christian, city鈥揵ased setting.
The school has a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 21:1 with an average class size of 18 and employs 3 teachers.
Owens Christian Academy's student body is 100% students of color, ranking it among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for diversity.
The academy offers regular elementary and early secondary education with a religious affiliation classified as Other religious.
The school is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children and operates within a midsize city locale.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 62 students
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Owens Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Student Body
Total Students
62 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
4%
Average Class Size
18 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Owens Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Owens Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to Owens Christian Academy is Bishop England High School (3.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. John Catholic School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Peters Academy (1.7 miles away)
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School Reviews
5 6/20/2012
This was one of best choices I made with my children education. I love the christian and family atmosphere they represent. Both of my daughter attended the school. My oldest is in the 5th grade and continues to excell in her academics. She was selected in Honor Society and makes the a/b honor roll every nine weeks, except on two occasions she made the principal list. My youngest will be attending public school for this upcoming school term. To see where they were when they started and how much they have progressed is amazing. I will miss being a part of wonderful school.
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