Shaping Responsible Citizens
Mason Preparatory School is a top private Pre-K to 8th Grade school in Charleston, SC.
At Mason Prep, our main focus is nurturing your child’s growth. Our goal is to cultivate respect, integrity, and personal responsibility. We are dedicated to preparing your child for both secondary education and life as a responsible global citizen.
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STRONG ACADEMICS
You will find a Pre-K-8 educational model that unlocks your child's intellectual potential, where teachers intentionally build strong academic foundations across all grade levels. As the only STEM-certified school in Charleston, we offer a dedicated Innovation & Design period where students develop perseverance through problem-solving and embracing challenges as part of the process.
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CHARACTER EDUCATION
Our goal is to consistently model, reinforce, and reward positive character traits, focusing on inner development — guided by the Mason Prep Pledge. Our cohesive Social Emotional Learning (SEL) program builds year after year, ensuring that students are equipped with the social and emotional skills needed to become engaged, compassionate global citizens.
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ENRICHING OPPORTUNITIES
At Mason Prep, we offer your child a dynamic environment for discovery, with opportunities to participate in competitive sports, art, music, and build character through our Castle System and service projects. Academic foundations are built in the classroom, but experiences outside it enrich our students’ learning. Field trips, from local visits in early grades to the 8th grade Washington, D.C. trip, foster real-world learning.
EXPLORE OUR EXCITING STUDENT LIFE
Discover why Mason Prep is one of the best private schools in Charleston, South Carolina.
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"We were searching for a smaller school environment that prioritized kindness and character alongside academics. We found exactly what we were looking for at Mason Prep. This was very evident as we met teachers, administrators, and other families during our search and the admissions process."
Explore Mason Prep: A Leading Independent Pre-K-8 School
At Mason Prep, we’re more than a school — we’re a community where students thrive. Learn how we cultivate a love of learning, foster personal growth, and build strong foundations for your child's future, making them well-prepared for high school and beyond.
Mason Preparatory School is committed to the education of the whole child in preparation for secondary education through the cultivation of respect, integrity, and personal responsibility within a nurturing environment that results in a productive citizen of a global community.
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