Charleston Day School
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15 Archdale StreetCharleston, SC 29401843.377.0315 (main office)843.720.2143 (fax)School Calendar The School Mission Leadership Why K-8? Our Campus Directory Contact Us Employment Mission Leadership Why K-8? Our Campus Directory Contact Us Employment Admission CDS At A Glance Admission Process Directions Apply Now Tuition & Financial Aid CDS At A Glance Admission Process Directions Apply Now Tuition & Financial Aid Support CDS Gateway Giving Endowment & Scholarships Donate Now Gateway Giving Endowment & Scholarships Donate Now Academics Lower School Middle School HS Counseling Learning Spaces Science Summer Lower School Middle School HS Counseling Learning Spaces Science Summer Student Life Uniquely CDS Athletics The Arts Community Service Dining Off-Campus Learning After School Uniquely CDS Athletics The Arts Community Service Dining Off-Campus Learning After School Our Community New Scorpions Parents’ Council & Volunteering News Publications For Alumni New Scorpions Parents’ Council & Volunteering News Publications For Alumni Charleston Day School 15 Archdale Street Charleston, SC 29401, Charleston, SC, 29401 -
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About Charleston Day School
Charleston Day School is a private educational institution in Charleston, SC. The co‑educational K‑8 school provides a full‑day program for children from kindergarten through eighth grade, offering a curriculum that includes lower‑school academics for grades K‑5, middle‑school studies for grades 6‑8, athletics, the arts, community service and after‑school learning opportunities. The school serves families throughout Charleston and the surrounding area, emphasizing scholarship, integrity, respect and responsibility in its students.
Located behind the gates at 15 Archdale Street, Charleston Day School describes itself as a vibrant learning community with long‑standing educational partnerships throughout the city. Its faculty is noted for a commitment to academic rigor and student success, and the curriculum draws on more than 85 years of tradition while staying at the forefront of contemporary education. Small class sizes and strong teacher‑to‑student ratios allow educators to build personal relationships, attend to individual learning styles, and integrate social‑emotional development with rigorous academics. The school highlights experiential learning, leadership opportunities for older students, and a focus on preparing graduates for a smooth transition to high school and beyond, particularly in mathematics, language arts and world language.
The campus sits on Archdale Street in the historic heart of Charleston, just steps from the Philip Porcher House Marker. Within a short walk, about a tenth of a mile, students and visitors can find the Preservation Society of Charleston, the King Street Antique District, the Charleston Library Society, and a nearby clinic. These cultural and civic landmarks underscore the school’s central location in a walkable, historic neighborhood.
With a legacy that spans more than eight decades, Charleston Day School combines a deep respect for tradition with a forward‑looking educational approach, offering Charleston families a well‑rounded, personalized K‑8 experience rooted in the city’s rich heritage.
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