For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 928 students in 29458, SC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 29458, SC are Cape Romain Environmental Education Charter School, Lambs Elementary School and St. James Santee Elementary-middle. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 29458 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 29458, SC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29458, SC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cape Romain Environmental Education Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1101 Old Cemetery Road
Mc Clellanville, SC 29458
(843) 887-3323
Mc Clellanville, SC 29458
(843) 887-3323
Gr: PK-8 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Lambs Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6800 Dorchester Road
Mc Clellanville, SC 29458
(843) 767-5900
Mc Clellanville, SC 29458
(843) 767-5900
Gr: PK-5 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
St. James Santee Elementary-middle
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8900 Highway 17 North
Mc Clellanville, SC 29458
(843) 723-0863
Mc Clellanville, SC 29458
(843) 723-0863
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 29458, SC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 29458, SC include Cape Romain Environmental Education Charter School, Lambs Elementary School and St. James Santee Elementary-middle.
How many public elementary schools are located in 29458?
3 public elementary schools are located in 29458.
What is the racial composition of students in 29458?
29458 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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