A smiling young student working in the on campus garden.
Students walking on a tree on campus.
A student swings through the trees on a ropes course element on campus.
Students take their creative writing exercise outside.
Students in nature during outdoor education class.

Charleston collegiate school

Nestled under grand, moss-laden live oaks on more than thirty acres of fields and wooded trails, Charleston Collegiate School offers students the space, structure, and freedom to learn with purpose. We balance rigorous academics with meaningful outdoor experiences, creative exploration, and a deep commitment to character. From the earliest years through graduation, we empower students with the knowledge, curiosity, creativity, and confidence they need to thrive.

From Early Foundations to
Future Pathways

Through strong relationships, every Charleston Collegiate student is known, valued, and supported, contributing to a connected and engaged school community.

preschoolers walking through campus.
Age 3 to 5

Early Childhood

Age 3 to 5

Early Childhood

In our Preschool 3 and PreKindergarten programs, curiosity leads the way. Children explore, imagine, and engage with their environment, building essential social and cognitive skills needed for learning. 

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Students planting seeds in the outdoor garden and classroom.
Grades K-5

Lower School

Grades K-5

Lower School

Our lower schoolers thrive in a collaborative learning environment, working with peers to explore concepts, tackle challenges, and develop the critical thinking skills that prepare them for future success.

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Middle school students walking through campus.
Grades 6-8

Middle School

Grades 6-8

Middle School

Our middle school teachers combine structure and freedom to nurture independence, build confidence, and develop problem-solving abilities, preparing students to navigate challenges in and out of the classroom.

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Upper schoolers use a microscope in the outdoor education center.
Grades 9-12

Upper School

Grades 9-12

Upper School

Our upper schoolers explore passions, take on challenges, and lead their own learning journeys, connecting rigorous academics to the real world through internships, mentorships, athletics, and creative opportunities.

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Athletics

Athletics at Charleston Collegiate are about more than competition. They are about growth, both on and off the field. 85% of our students participate in at least one sport, and many join teams across all three seasons. Our robust athletics program competes in the SCISA Region 2A and offers 29 sports teams across fall, winter, and spring seasons.

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Our Pillars of Education

Team building during outdoor leadership class.

Outdoor Education

We use our 30+ acre campus to build leadership, deepen understanding of nature, and inspire lifelong stewardship. Through hands-on experiences in wilderness survival, ecosystem management, and environmental science, students kayak, ride the zip line, build shelters, tend fires, and engage with the Lowcountry landscape. Our campus truly is our classroom.

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Project-Based Learning

Project-based learning at CCS is rigorous experiential learning that turns education into action. Students research, problem-solve, and apply knowledge to real-world challenges while developing 21st century skills, project management abilities, and the confidence to lead their own academic journeys.

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Students play instruments during music, movement, and drama class.

Arts & Creativity

Arts and creativity allow students to bring forth their innate creativity and critical thinking as they produce meaningful work. The curriculum guides students through the full creative process in each discipline, including understanding, creating, performing, presenting, refining, and critiquing, and encourages students to apply creativity across all subjects, not just in art, music, and drama classes.on

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Students run their own business and vendor table at a fall festival.

Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship prepares our students to enter the real world as entrepreneurial problem solvers who are innovative thinkers, process-driven designers, and informed with financial literacy.

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Upper school students outside in the outdoor education center.

Current Upper School Parent

“I’ve been so impressed with the progress my son has made this year. He’s grown so much in maturity, confidence, and in learning how to work well with others. I just hope the teachers know the incredible impact they’re having on these kids’ lives.”

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Graduates continue their journey through four-year universities or other post-secondary opportunities

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Athletic teams fielded from Lower School through Upper School

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Admission

At Charleston Collegiate School, the admissions process is the beginning of a relationship. We invite you to explore our campus, meet our community, and determine if CCS is the right fit for your family. We look forward to working with you!

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