Admissions

Why Mason Prep?

Parents often say that Mason Prep feels like a family. Our close-knit community allows each child to be valued, supported, and encouraged by their teachers and staff daily. While our class sizes are small, students enjoy a wide variety of engaging learning experiences and activities. When our graduates move on to high school, they are not only prepared to thrive academically, they are ready to impact their future communities through citizenship. We invite you to take the next step toward joining the Mason Prep family.
Choosing a school is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make on behalf of your child. We know that this process involves a great deal of research, and we are here to answer your questions. Our admissions process is highly personalized and designed to foster a partnership between our staff and parents, which ultimately ensures each student’s success.

Why Mason Prep?

Our families welcome the opportunity to have their children in a school that is safe and nurturing, with a challenging curriculum. Our graduates leave Mason Prep prepared incredibly well for any high school they choose. Mason Prep is committed to embracing difference, honoring identity, and valuing belongingness for all members of its community. Students from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

List of 6 items.

  • 10:1

    Student to Teacher Ratio

  • 300+

    community service hours
    completed by the Class of 2023

  • 10

    After School Activities
    offered on campus

  • 25

    Field Trips
    typically taken every year

  • 400+

    iPads and Tablets
    available to students

  • 4

    Competitive Sports Teams

What Sets Us Apart

Parents tell us that these are some of the most important reasons they chose Mason Prep for their family.

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  • Nurturing

    Students at Mason Prep are known and supported as individuals. At any given moment, members of our faculty and staff know that Michael needs help with fractions, Ella is ready for more challenging material in reading, and Jack’s hamster passed away (so he might need an extra hug).

  • Citizenship

    Kindness, respect, and personal responsibility are integral to a Mason Prep education. Students learn to be contributing members of our school community and take these lessons out into our broader world through Service Learning Projects. For example, our students don’t simply bring a can of food to donate – they also learn why members of our community may be food insecure and how local non-profits provide help.

  • "The Feeling"

    So many of our families say they “just knew” Mason Prep was the school for them, or “had a feeling” when they came to visit. We don’t know how to describe it, but there’s something special in the air at Mason Prep. We hope you will come and see (or feel) for yourself!

  • Strong Foundation

    Students are given an extremely strong academic foundation which leads to success in high school and beyond. Alumni continuously tell us that knowledge they use in high school – and in college – came from their years at Mason Prep.

  • Faculty

    Our faculty is made up of extremely talented and committed educators who work with parents as a team for the success of each child. These amazing people not only teach our students, but also listen to them, support them, and inspire them.

  • Independent School

    As an independent school, we are able to make decisions for our school based on what is best for our students and what is true to our mission. Our curriculum is not driven by standardized testing.

  • Pre-K-8 School

    In a Pre-K-8 setting, students are given more opportunities earlier. Our student leaders are elected from grades 6-8, and students play on competitive sports teams without the shadow of a high school program.

Discover More

  • Download Our Info Packet Download Our Info Packet
    Our information packet is the best starting point for parents and families. It walks you through our academic programs, teaching methods, extracurricular activities, and more.
  • Schedule Your Tour Schedule Your Tour
    Our packet can give you an overview, but nothing compares to experiencing Mason Prep for yourself! Visit our campus to meet faculty and staff, explore our facilities, and experience why other families have chosen our learning community.
  • Submit Your Application Submit Your Application
    When you’re ready, our Admissions team can give you a link to formally apply online. Depending on your child’s grade level, this process may involve gathering transcripts and recommendations or entrance testing.

  • Cameron and Edward Oswald, Mason Prep Parents

    There are so many reasons why we love Mason Prep. You walk in the front door and the warmth is palpable. Our kids come home happy in the afternoon and eager to tell us about their day. The teachers are amazing and easily accessible. Most importantly, our kids are not only excelling academically, they are learning to become conscientious citizens. Our kids are simply thriving at this school. We couldn't be happier!

  • Julie and Michael Scarafile, Mason Prep Parents

    We are very pleased with our decision to send our sons to Mason Prep. The teachers and administration are very warm, caring and concerned about every child. We are very happy with the classroom and school communications, the academics and the school's overall community. The children are not only receiving a great education they are also teaching them how to be good citizens.

  • Laura and Brad Brisson, Parents of a Mason Prep Graduate

    Mason Prep proved to be the perfect school for our daughter. Beyond the excellent academics, the school strives to help develop well rounded, good citizens in a nurturing environment. The teachers and staff are amazing, truly dedicated to the students. We couldn’t be more pleased with our experience at Mason Prep, and highly recommend it to anyone that values a great education and character building experience.

Questions?

We would love to hear from you and answer your questions! Please contact Jake Petty, our Director of Enrollment at (843) 805-6015 or admissions@masonprep.org.

Mason Preparatory School accepts qualified students and follows a policy of non-discrimination as to race, sex, color, religion, and national or ethnic origin. Mason Prep seeks a student population diverse in various ways.
56 Halsey Blvd, Charleston, SC 29401
Phone: 843.723.0664
Fax: 843.723.1104
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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