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Best 29906 South Carolina Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,531 students in 29906, SC (there are 1 private school, serving 60 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 Lowcountry Montessori 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 score of 32% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and score of 44% (versus the 52% 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 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).

Best 29906, SC Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Riverview Charter School

Charter School

(Math: 56% | Reading: 62%)
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Top 30%

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81 Savannah Highway
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 379-0133

Gr: K-8 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%

Rank: #22.

Battery Creek High School

Magnet School

(Math: 30% | Reading: 65%)
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1 Blue Dolphin Drive
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 322-5500

Gr: 9-12 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

Rank: #33.

Lowcountry Montessori School

Charter School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
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749 Broad River Drive
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 322-0577

Gr: PK-12 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

Rank: #44.

Broad River Elementary School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
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474 Broad River Road
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 322-8400

Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 81%

Rank: #55.

Robert Smalls Leadership Academy

Magnet School

(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
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43 W. K. Alston Drive
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 322-2500

Gr: PK-8 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Rank: #66.

Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
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121 Morrall Drive
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 466-3400

Gr: PK-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 29906 South Carolina

29906, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Charles F Bolden Elementary Middle School (Closed 2023)

2 Albacore St.
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 846-9283

Gr: 3-8

Middleton S. Elliott Elementary School (Closed 2023)

345 Elliott Dr
Beaufort, SC 29906
(912) 408-3380

Gr: PK-2

Robert E. Galer Elementary School (Closed 2023)

221 E. Cardinal Lane
Beaufort, SC 29906
(912) 369-6691

Gr: PK-2

Shell Point Elementary School (Closed 2013)

81 Savannah Hwy
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 322-2825

Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%

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 Lowcountry Montessori School.

How many public schools are located in 29906?

6 public schools are located in 29906.

What percentage of students in 29906 go to public school?

98% of all K-12 students in 29906 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).

What is the racial composition of students in 29906?

29906 public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).