asks Trish B., from Cincinnati, Ohio…
That’s a big question, Trish! Depending on the age of your children and what part of the Charleston area you are interested in living, there are either many options or few. As far as public schools, the Charleston County School District has done an excellent job of creating countywide magnet schools — Buist Academy for elementary and middle school, the School of the Arts for middle and high school, and the Academic Magnet for high school. There are also a growing selection of charter schools and neighborhood schools as well. You can find the rankings/report cards of all the public schools here.
As far as private schools, there are 46 private schools in the Charleston area — from Montessori to religious-oriented to a straight-forward private experience. A lot depends on your children’s ages, interests and how far you are willing to drive. This site has a comprehensive listing and links.