For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 6,133 students in 29464, SC (there are 11 private schools, serving 2,691 private students). 70% of all K-12 students in 29464, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 29464, SC are Lucy Garrett Beckham High School, Mt. Pleasant Academy and Belle Hall Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29464 have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29464, SC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29464, SC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lucy Garrett Beckham High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1560 Mathis Ferry Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 856-6790
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 856-6790
Gr: 9-12 | 1,757 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Mt. Pleasant Academy
(Math: 86% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
605 Center Street
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2826
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2826
Gr: PK-5 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Belle Hall Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
385 Egypt Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2841
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2841
Gr: PK-5 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1565 Rifle Range Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2838
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2838
Gr: PK-5 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
East Cooper Montessori Charter
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1120 Rifle Range Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 216-2883
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 216-2883
Gr: PK-8 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Moultrie Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
645 Coleman Boulevard
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2819
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2819
Gr: 6-8 | 1,130 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #77.
James B. Edwards Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
885 Von Kolnitz Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2805
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2805
Gr: PK-5 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 29464, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in 29464, SC include Lucy Garrett Beckham High School, Mt. Pleasant Academy and Belle Hall Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29464?
7 public schools are located in 29464.
What percentage of students in 29464 go to public school?
70% of all K-12 students in 29464 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29464?
29464 public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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