For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,376 students in 29414, SC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 29414, SC are Montessori Community School, Drayton Hall Elementary School and Oakland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 29414 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 29414, SC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29414, SC Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Drayton Hall Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 61%)
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
| 655 students
Rank: #33.
Oakland Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505-a Arlington Drive
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 763-1510
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 763-1510
Grades: PK-5
| 525 students
Rank: #44.
Springfield Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2130 Pinehurst Avenue
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 763-1538
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 763-1538
Grades: PK-5
| 674 students
Rank: #55.
C. E. Williams Middle School For Creative And Scientific Art
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 29414, SC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 29414, SC include Montessori Community School, Drayton Hall Elementary School and Oakland Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 29414?
5 public elementary schools are located in 29414.
What is the racial composition of students in 29414?
29414 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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