For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,370 students in 29906, SC (there are 1 private school, serving 73 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 29906, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 29906, SC are Riverview Charter School, Battery Creek High School and Broad River Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29906 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in 29906, SC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29906, SC Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverview Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
81 Savannah Highway
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 379-0133
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 379-0133
Grades: K-8
| 697 students
Rank: #22.
Battery Creek High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Blue Dolphin Drive
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 322-5500
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 322-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 786 students
Rank: #33.
Broad River Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
474 Broad River Road
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 322-8400
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 322-8400
Grades: PK-5
| 450 students
Rank: #44.
Lowcountry Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
749 Broad River Drive
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 322-0577
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 322-0577
Grades: PK-12
| 365 students
Rank: #55.
Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
121 Morrall Drive
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 466-3400
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 466-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 430 students
Rank: #66.
Robert Smalls International Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
43 W. K. Alston Drive
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 322-2500
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 322-2500
Grades: PK-8
| 642 students
29906, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2 Albacore St.
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 846-9283
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 846-9283
Grades: 3-8
| n/a students
Middleton S. Elliott Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
345 Elliott Dr
Beaufort, SC 29906
(912) 408-3380
Beaufort, SC 29906
(912) 408-3380
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
Robert E. Galer Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
221 E. Cardinal Lane
Beaufort, SC 29906
(912) 369-6691
Beaufort, SC 29906
(912) 369-6691
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
81 Savannah Hwy
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 322-2825
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 322-2825
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 29906, SC?
The top ranked public schools in 29906, SC include Riverview Charter School, Battery Creek High School and Broad River Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29906, SC?
6 public schools are located in 29906, SC.
What percentage of students in 29906, SC go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 29906, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29906, SC?
29906, SC public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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