Meeting Street Academy in Charleston, SC is a nonsectarian city鈥揵ased private school serving grades PK through 5 with an enrollment of 245 students.
Founded in 2015, the school employs 24 teachers and maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 10:1.
The school is located in the NOMO neighborhood and enrolls a student body that is 99.38% students of color.
Meeting Street Academy offers regular elementary education in a midsize urban setting.
Tuition figures for the school are competitive within the Charleston area, where average elementary private school costs are approximately $18,701.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 245 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Meeting Street Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Year Founded
2015
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
245 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
99%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Meeting Street Academy?
The application deadline for Meeting Street Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Meeting Street Academy located?
Meeting Street Academy is located in the NOMO neighborhood of Charleston, SC.
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