For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,135 students in 29414, SC.
The top-ranked public preschools 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 preschools in zipcode 29414 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in 29414, SC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29414, SC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 29414, SC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 29414, SC include Montessori Community School, Drayton Hall Elementary School and Oakland Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 29414?
4 public preschools are located in 29414.
What is the racial composition of students in 29414?
29414 public preschools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
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