For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,419 students in 29414, SC (there are 1 private school, serving 25 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in 29414, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 29414, SC are West Ashley High School, Montessori Community School and Drayton Hall Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29414 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29414, SC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29414, SC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Ashley High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4060 West Wildcat Boulevard
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 573-1201
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 573-1201
Grades: 9-12
| 2,043 students
Rank: #22.
Montessori Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | 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
| 281 students
Rank: #33.
Drayton Hall Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3138 Ashley River Road
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 852-0678
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 852-0678
Grades: PK-5
| 655 students
Rank: #44.
Oakland Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 59%)
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
| 525 students
Rank: #55.
Springfield Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2130 Pinehurst Avenue
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 763-1538
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 763-1538
Grades: PK-5
| 674 students
Rank: #66.
C. E. Williams Middle School For Creative And Scientific Art
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3090 Sanders Road
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 763-1529
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 763-1529
Grades: 6-8
| 1,241 students
Rank: n/an/a
West Ashley Center For Advance Studies
Vocational School
4066 West Wildcat Boulevard
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 852-2524
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 852-2524
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 29414, SC?
The top ranked public schools in 29414, SC include West Ashley High School, Montessori Community School and Drayton Hall Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29414?
7 public schools are located in 29414.
What percentage of students in 29414 go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in 29414 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29414?
29414 public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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