For the 2024 school year, there are 70 public elementary schools serving 37,615 students in Charleston County, SC. The top ranked public elementary schools in Charleston County, SC are Buist Academy, Mt. Pleasant Academy and Charleston School Of The Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Charleston County, SC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Charleston County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Charleston County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buist Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
103 Calhoun Street
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 724-7750
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 724-7750
Grades: 2-8
| 560 students
Rank: #22.
Mt. Pleasant Academy
(Math: 85% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
605 Center Street
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2826
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2826
Grades: PK-5
| 628 students
Rank: #33.
Charleston School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5109-b West Enterprise Street
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 529-4990
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 529-4990
Grades: 6-12
| 1,086 students
Rank: #44.
Sullivan's Island Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2014 Mike Perkis Place
Sullivans Island, SC 29482
(843) 883-3118
Sullivans Island, SC 29482
(843) 883-3118
Grades: PK-5
| 479 students
Rank: #55.
Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1565 Rifle Range Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2838
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2838
Grades: PK-5
| 783 students
Rank: #66.
East Cooper Montessori Charter
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1120 Rifle Range Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 216-2883
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 216-2883
Grades: PK-8
| 405 students
Rank: #77.
Laing Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2705 Bulrush Basket Lane
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 849-2809
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 849-2809
Grades: 6-8
| 1,006 students
Rank: #88.
Belle Hall Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
385 Egypt Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2841
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2841
Grades: PK-5
| 658 students
Rank: #99.
Charles Pinckney Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3300 Thomas Cario Boulevard
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 856-4585
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 856-4585
Grades: 3-5
| 674 students
Rank: #1010.
Thomas C. Cario Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3500 Thomas Cario Boulevard
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 856-4595
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 856-4595
Grades: 6-8
| 1,142 students
Rank: #1111.
Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1871 Wallace School Road
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 763-1555
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 763-1555
Grades: PK-5
| 568 students
Rank: #1212.
Montessori Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2122 Wood Avenue
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 769-0346
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 769-0346
Grades: PK-8
| 264 students
Rank: #1313.
Orange Grove Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1225 Orange Branch Road
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 763-1520
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 763-1520
Grades: PK-8
| 1,153 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Carolina Park Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3650 Park Avenue Boulevard
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 856-8060
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 856-8060
Grades: PK-5
| 899 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Stiles Point Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
883-a Mikell Drive
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2767
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2767
Grades: PK-5
| 776 students
Rank: #1616.
Jennie Moore Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2725 Bulrush Basket Lane
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 849-2815
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 849-2815
Grades: PK-5
| 1,012 students
Rank: #1717.
Moultrie Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
645 Coleman Boulevard
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2819
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2819
Grades: 6-8
| 1,079 students
Rank: #1818.
James B. Edwards Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
885 Von Kolnitz Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2805
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2805
Grades: PK-5
| 730 students
Rank: #1919.
Harbor View Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1576 Harbor View Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2749
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2749
Grades: PK-5
| 629 students
Rank: #2020.
Palmetto Scholars Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7499 Dorchester Road
North Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 300-4118
North Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 300-4118
Grades: 6-12
| 491 students
Rank: #2121.
St. Andrew's School Of Math And Science
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30 Chadwick Drive
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 763-1503
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 763-1503
Grades: PK-5
| 739 students
Rank: #2222.
Cape Romain Environmental Education Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1101 Old Cemetery Road
Mc Clellanville, SC 29458
(843) 887-3323
Mc Clellanville, SC 29458
(843) 887-3323
Grades: PK-8
| 184 students
Rank: #2323.
Drayton Hall Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3138 Ashley River Road
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 852-0678
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 852-0678
Grades: PK-5
| 606 students
Rank: #2424.
Camp Road Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1825 Camp Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2784
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2784
Grades: 6-8
| 833 students
Rank: #2525.
Murray-lasaine Montessori
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
691 Riverland Drive
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2765
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2765
Grades: PK-8
| 354 students
Rank: #2626.
James Island Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1872 Grimball Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-8240
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-8240
Grades: PK-5
| 529 students
Rank: #2727.
Oakland Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
505-a Arlington Drive
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 763-1510
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 763-1510
Grades: PK-5
| 549 students
Rank: #2828.
Bridges Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 Boundary St
Hollywood, SC 29449
(843) 982-7737
Hollywood, SC 29449
(843) 982-7737
Grades: K-12
| 1,210 students
Rank: #2929.
Carolina Voyager Charter
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
721 Wappoo Road
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 203-3891
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 203-3891
Grades: K-8
| 381 students
Rank: #3030.
Haut Gap Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1861 Bohicket Road
Hollywood, SC 29449
(843) 559-6418
Hollywood, SC 29449
(843) 559-6418
Grades: 6-8
| 475 students
Rank: #3131.
Charleston Charter School For Math And Science
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1002 King Street
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 720-3085
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 720-3085
Grades: 6-12
| 547 students
Rank: #3232.
Springfield Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2130 Pinehurst Avenue
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 763-1538
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 763-1538
Grades: PK-5
| 641 students
Rank: #3333.
Lambs Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6800 Dorchester Road
Mc Clellanville, SC 29458
(843) 767-5900
Mc Clellanville, SC 29458
(843) 767-5900
Grades: PK-5
| 344 students
Rank: #3434.
Mt. Zion Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3464 River Road
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-3841
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-3841
Grades: PK-5
| 243 students
Rank: #3535.
Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4542 Simms Street
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 745-7105
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 745-7105
Grades: PK-8
| 422 students
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Charleston County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Apple Charter School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
1101 Camp Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 795-6877
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 795-6877
Grades: K-8
| 75 students
7184 Highway 162
Hollywood, SC 29449
(843) 889-3992
Hollywood, SC 29449
(843) 889-3992
Grades: PK-6
| 169 students
Charlestowne Academy (Closed 2010)
Magnet School
5841 Rivers Avenue
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 746-1349
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 746-1349
Grades: K-12
| 424 students
3750 Dorchester Road
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 745-7113
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 745-7113
Grades: 4-5
| n/a students
7350 Cross County Road
North Charleston, SC 29418
(803) 625-4135
North Charleston, SC 29418
(803) 625-4135
Grades: K-5
| 84 students
1825 Camp Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2740
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2740
Grades: 6-8
| 465 students
63 Columbus Street
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 724-7767
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 724-7767
Grades: PK-6
| 217 students
2731 Gordon Street
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 745-7126
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 745-7126
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1484 Camp Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2784
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2784
Grades: 6-8
| 332 students
714 Lincoln Road
Mc Clellanville, SC 29458
(843) 577-0970
Mc Clellanville, SC 29458
(843) 577-0970
Grades: 6-12
| 159 students
711 Pinckney Street
Mc Clellanville, SC 29458
(843) 577-0325
Mc Clellanville, SC 29458
(843) 577-0325
Grades: 6-8
| 99 students
1225 Orange Branch
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 763-1520
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 763-1520
Grades: PK-4
| 715 students
Prestige Preparatory Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2415 Avenue F
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 900-7722
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 900-7722
Grades: K-6
| 62 students
7224 Hwy 162
Hollywood, SC 29449
(843) 889-2391
Hollywood, SC 29449
(843) 889-2391
Grades: 6-8
| 268 students
3795 Spruill Avenue
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 745-7107
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 745-7107
Grades: PK-5
| 240 students
St. Andrews Middle School (Closed 2015)
Magnet School
721 Wappoo Road
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 763-1533
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 763-1533
Grades: 6-8
| 323 students
Sea Island Youthbuild Charter (Closed 2010)
Charter School
3483 Maybank Hwy
Johns Island, SC 29457
(843) 557-1611
Johns Island, SC 29457
(843) 557-1611
Grades: 7-12
| 59 students
Septima P. Clark Corporate Academy (Closed 2008)
Magnet School
1929 Grimball Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2774
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2774
Grades: 9-12
| 93 students
Susan G. Boykin Charter (Closed 2011)
Charter School
4951 Rivers Ave
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 744-8882
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 744-8882
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
1776 William Kennerty Drive
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 763-1546
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 763-1546
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Charleston County, SC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Charleston County, SC include Buist Academy, Mt. Pleasant Academy and Charleston School Of The Arts. Charleston County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in South Carolina.
How many public elementary schools are located in Charleston County, SC?
70 public elementary schools are located in Charleston County, SC.
What is the racial composition of students in Charleston County, SC?
Charleston County, SC public elementary schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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