Porter-Gaud School

Charleston, SC

Financials

Source year 2026-2027 · Tuition source · Verified August 13, 2026

Day tuition (2026-2027)

$36,820

Boarding tuition (2026-2027)

—

Financial aid

20% of students

Enrollment

1000

Student:Teacher

9:1

Founded

1867

What Porter-Gaud School actually costs

Estimates — verify with the school

Published tuition is only part of the picture. This projection adds the costs families actually pay (tuition source year 2026-2027), with ~4%/yr tuition inflation.

Program

Years attending

Expected financial aid0% of tuition

20% of students at this school receive aid. Use the school's net price calculator for your family's real number.

Year 1 real cost

$41,220

vs $36,820 published tuition

4-year total

$174,763

incl. $18,408 beyond tuition

Hidden costs per year

Books, laptop & course materials$800
Athletics gear & team fees$900
Activities, trips & event fees$1,200
Daily transportation$1,500

About

Porter-Gaud School is a coeducational Episcopal day school in Charleston, South Carolina, serving grades 1-12. Founded in 1867 through the merger of Porter Military Academy and Gaud School, Porter-Gaud emphasizes a college-prep curriculum with Episcopal values on a 78-acre riverside campus.

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