For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 8,561 students in 29466, SC.
The top-ranked public schools in 29466, SC are Wando High School, Charles Pinckney Elementary School and Carolina Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29466 have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29466, SC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29466, SC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wando High School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1000 Warrior Way
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 881-8200
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 881-8200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,588 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Charles Pinckney Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3300 Thomas Cario Boulevard
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 856-4585
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 856-4585
Gr: 3-5 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Carolina Park Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3650 Park Avenue Boulevard
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 856-8060
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 856-8060
Gr: K-5 | 931 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Thomas C. Cario Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3500 Thomas Cario Boulevard
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 856-4595
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 856-4595
Gr: 6-8 | 1,105 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Laing Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2705 Bulrush Basket Lane
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 849-2809
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 849-2809
Gr: 6-8 | 986 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Jennie Moore Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2725 Bulrush Basket Lane
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 849-2815
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 849-2815
Gr: PK-5 | 993 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
East Cooper Center For Advanced Studies
Vocational School
900 Warrior Way
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 856-5800
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 856-5800
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
3100 Thomas Cario Boulevard
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 849-2200
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 849-2200
Gr: PK-2 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Oceanside Collegiate Academy
Charter School
580 Faison Rd
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 936-7128
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 936-7128
Gr: 9-12 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
29466, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Gates School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3003 Dunes West Blvd. Suite 2
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 981-2526
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 981-2526
Gr: 1-6 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 29466, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in 29466, SC include Wando High School, Charles Pinckney Elementary School and Carolina Park Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29466?
9 public schools are located in 29466.
What is the racial composition of students in 29466?
29466 public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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