Charleston Christian School

What Charleston Christian School does

Charleston Christian School (CCS) is a private, nonprofit K-8 Christian school located at 2027 Bees Ferry Road in the West Ashley area of Charleston, South Carolina. Founded in 1981 as a mission of Church Creek Presbyterian Church, the school came under the oversight of Harbor City Church in 2026 and now operates as a ministry of that congregation, with church elders serving on the School Board. CCS serves approximately 125 students across Kindergarten through 8th grade with an average class size of 14 and a 14:1 student-teacher ratio, supported by roughly 15 faculty and administrative staff. The school delivers a Christ-centered academic program integrating a biblical worldview across all subjects, supplemented by weekly chapel services, fine arts (art, music, choir), library, physical education, Spanish, MAP standardized testing, and competitive athletics in volleyball, basketball, soccer, and tennis.

The school's technology infrastructure includes SMARTboards in every classroom, three grade-band iPad carts, Google Suite tools, and introductory block coding instruction. Operational systems rely on FACTS Management for the family portal, tuition billing (12-month payment plans of $761-$792 per month), enrollment processing, and financial aid assessment via FACTS Grants and Aid Management, alongside RenWeb for online admissions inquiries and applications and Calendly for campus tour scheduling. CCS also operates an after-school care program from 3:30-5:00 PM at $15 per afternoon per family and partners with Lands' End as its designated uniform vendor.

CCS generates revenue primarily through tiered annual tuition ($9,125 for K-5; $9,500 for 6-8), tiered non-refundable enrollment fees ($275 in February, $350 in March, $425 from April onward), a $125 new-student application fee, and ancillary after-school care fees. Discounts are offered to church members and pastors, and need-based scholarships are administered through FACTS. The go-to-market motion is community- and event-led: prospective families engage through church network referrals, the Parent Teacher Fellowship, campus tours scheduled via Calendly, Parent Night events (such as the August 24, 2026 session), and the RenWeb online application portal under the management of the Director of Admissions & Communications. CCS is accredited by the South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA) and is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).

Name

Charleston Christian School

Legal name

Charleston Christian School

Website

https://charlestonchristian.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Charleston Christian School is a nonprofit private K-8 Christian school in West Ashley, Charleston, SC, serving approximately 125 students with a 14:1 teacher ratio and a Christ-centered curriculum under Harbor City Church oversight.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-8 Christian Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Before/After Care Programs (Early Years) (EDACAHAE)

Keywords

• Private christian education
• K-8 academic program
• Christ-centered curriculum
• Faith-based schooling
• Elementary middle school

Headquarters

HQ city

Charleston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Base tuition is the primary revenue stream. Kindergarten through 5th grade is $9,125 annually; 6th through 8th grade is $9,500 annually. Tuition is billed monthly through FACTS Management with 12-month payment plans ($761/month for K-5, $792/month for 6-8) or full one-time payment. Discounts are available for church members and pastors, and scholarships are provided based on financial need assessed via FACTS.
2. After School Care: After school care is offered from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm at $15 per afternoon per family, with a one-time $30 enrollment fee. Billed monthly through FACTS.
3. Enrollment and Application Fees: Non-refundable enrollment fees: $275 (February early enrollment), $350 (March standard), $425 (April onwards late). New student application fee is $125 one-time. FACTS charges $40 for financial aid applications and additional fees per payment plan.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Charleston Christian School provides a private K-8 Christ-centered academic education to approximately 125 students in the Charleston, South Carolina area. The school integrates a biblical worldview across core academics, weekly chapel, fine arts, athletics, technology, and Spanish, and additionally offers optional on-campus afterschool care. Revenue is driven primarily by tuition and ancillary enrollment, application, and afterschool fees billed through FACTS Management.

Product overview

Charleston Christian School offers a unified K-8 Christian education program that combines core academic instruction with enrichment activities. The school provides its main academic program alongside specialized sub-products including weekly chapel services, fine arts (art, music, choir), athletics (volleyball, basketball, soccer, tennis), and afterschool care. Financial services are handled through FACTS Management for tuition payments, enrollment, and financial aid processing. The school is a ministry of Harbor City Church and serves families through an integrated admissions and student management system (RenWeb).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-8 Academic Program
• Afterschool Care
• Weekly Chapel Program
• Special Areas Program (Fine Arts, Library, PE, Technology, Spanish)
• Athletics Program
• Tuition and Financial Aid Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Average class size of 14 students
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Harbor City ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Harbor City Church provides church oversight for Charleston Christian School as its sponsoring ministry since 2026. The school is located on the property of Grace on the Ashley Church (affiliated with Harbor City Church). Church elders serve on the CCS School Board, providing governance and spiritual direction aligned with the school's biblical mission.
• SCISA (South Carolina Independent School Association)coreOthersCharleston Christian School is accredited by SCISA and participates in SCISA events including Music Festival, Spelling Bee, and Chess Club. SCISA provides regional accreditation and organizes interscholastic academic and athletic activities for member schools.
• ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International)minorOthersCharleston Christian School is a member of ACSI, an organization supporting Christian education through professional development, resources, and advocacy for member schools.
• FACTS ManagementcoreTechnology or IntegrationFACTS Management provides the school's family portal, enrollment processing, financial aid assessment (FACTS Grant and Aid Management), tuition payment plans (1-12 monthly payments via ACH or credit/debit), and application fee collection. CCS relies on FACTS for all recurring tuition billing, after school care billing, and financial need evaluation. FACTS charges service fees per transaction.
• Lands' EndminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLands' End is the designated uniform provider for CCS. Families must purchase all school uniforms through Lands' End, which offers an exclusive school store page (School Number: 900198607) with CCS-branded and approved uniform items. CCS also operates a uniform exchange for gently used pieces.
• RenWebcoreTechnology or IntegrationCharleston Christian School uses RenWeb for its online admissions application and inquiry forms (OA system). Prospective families apply and submit inquiries through the RenWeb online platform with a designated member ID (3178).
• Tri-County Elementary and Middle School Tennis LeagueminorOthersCCS tennis team competes in the Tri-County Elementary and Middle School Tennis League, providing competitive athletics opportunities for students in grades K-5.
• Lowcountry Volleyball League (Charleston County Recreation Department)minorOthersCCS volleyball teams compete in the Lowcountry Volleyball league through the Charleston County Recreation Department.
• Trident Basketball LeagueminorOthersCCS basketball teams compete in the Trident Basketball League for competitive basketball play.
• City of Charleston Recreation Middle School Soccer LeagueminorOthersCCS co-ed soccer team (grades 6-8) competes in the City of Charleston Recreation Middle School Soccer League.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Bishop England High School: Catholic secondary school in Charleston, SC. Competes for Charleston private-school families but covers only grades 9-12 and offers a different faith tradition.
• Porter-Gaud School: Largest historic independent K-12 school in Charleston, SC. Overlaps in local private-school market though broader in scope and significantly larger.
• Heathwood Hall Episcopal School: K-12 faith-based independent school in Columbia, SC. Comparable faith-affiliated private school at larger scale with broader curricular and athletic offerings.
• Ben Lippen School: K-12 faith-based school in Columbia, SC. Larger, more established Christian private school operating across a broader program portfolio in the same state.
• Ashley Hall: Historic K-12 private school in Charleston, SC. Competes for Charleston private-school tuition market with a much larger endowment, broader programmatic breadth, and longer operating history.

Direct peers

• Westminster Catawba Christian School: K-12 faith-based private school in Rock Hill, SC offering ACSI-affiliated, biblically integrated education. Comparable in mission, small-school footprint, and tuition tiering.
• Augusta Christian Schools: K-12 ACSI-affiliated Christian school in Martinez, GA. Direct comparable in faith-based K-12 instruction, extracurricular athletics, and parent-led admissions model.
• Strong Rock Christian School: K-12 non-denominational Christian school in Locust Grove, GA. Comparable in mission, college-prep orientation, and small-class-size positioning within the Southeast faith-based market.
• Charleston Day School: Private K-8 school located in Charleston, SC serving roughly the same age band and geographic market. Closest direct comparator for academic, tuition, and enrollment dynamics.
• Lowcountry Preparatory School: Independent K-12 private school in Pawleys Island, SC. Comparable regional private school serving similar tuition-tier families in coastal South Carolina.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/charlestonchristian
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/charleston-christian-school

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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