Owens Christian Academy

Owens Christian Academy is a School in North Charleston, SC, located at 3377 Ridgeway Street. The academy provides a nurturing academic environment for children from two years old through first grade, focusing on the development of motor, social, and academic skills. Operating Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, the school emphasizes a Christ-centered learning approach where faith, academic excellence, and strong character are central to its mission. The institution serves families seeking a high-quality Christian education that nurtures students spiritually, academically, socially, and emotionally.

Mrs. Angenita Owens serves as the Director, leading a team that includes Ms. Owens as K-4 Lead Teacher, Ms. Nesbitt as K-3 Lead Teacher, Ms. Wiggins as K-3 Teacher Assistant, and Ms. Simmons as K-2 Teacher Assistant. The school’s approach prioritizes thorough training for teachers and a superb learning environment to ensure students receive loving attention. The academy participates in the SC Education Scholarship Trust Fund, aiming to remove financial barriers so more families can access its programs. The Owens Christian Academy Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, supports this mission by providing scholarships, tuition assistance, and educational resources. The foundation’s core values include faith first, academic excellence, Christian character, family partnership, community service, and stewardship.

The school maintains an active parent community with an executive board for the 2025-2026 school year. Ms. Iashea Simmons serves as President, Mrs. LaKevia Mills as Vice President, Mrs. Danielle Burnham as Secretary, Mrs. Lucretta Harris-Mitchell as Treasurer, and Ms. Joy Middleton as Parliamentarian. Committee leadership includes Mrs. Yahkiah Johnson-Rambert and Ms. Jarvia Meggett for fundraising, Mrs. Jessica Nelson and Ms. Zakihia Moultrie for party planning, Mrs. Jessica Washington for the newsletter, and Ms. Shayla Franklin for the yearbook. Parents are encouraged to understand their responsibilities as outlined in the OCA handbook. The academy offers upcoming events such as Back To School Jump Night, PTA Open Houses, and Picture Day. Contact information is available via phone at 843.744.5087, fax at 843.744.0789, or email at [email protected].

Owens Christian Academy prepares young students in North Charleston through Christ-centered values and rigorous early education.

Located on Ridgeway Street in North Charleston, the academy sits about a tenth of a mile from the Cherokee Place neighborhood. It is also within walking distance of the Carta Super Stop bus station and the Rivers Avenue main road.

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Services:

• Excellence in Education
• Loving Attention
• Superb Learning Environment
• Thorough Teacher Training
• Up-to-date Curriculum