For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 5,512 students in 29466, SC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 29466, SC are Charles Pinckney Elementary School, Carolina Park Elementary School and Thomas C. Cario Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 29466 have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 29466, SC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29466, SC Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Charles Pinckney Elementary School
(Math: 84% | 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
Grades: 3-5
| 674 students
Rank: #22.
Carolina Park Elementary School
(Math: 76% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 899 students
Rank: #33.
Thomas C. Cario Middle School
(Math: 73% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 1,142 students
Rank: #44.
Laing Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2705 Bulrush Basket Lane
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 849-2809
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 849-2809
Grades: 6-8
| 1,006 students
Rank: #55.
Jennie Moore Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 1,012 students
Rank: #66.
Gates School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3003 Dunes West Blvd. Suite 2
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 981-2526
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 981-2526
Grades: 1-5
| 102 students
Rank: n/an/a
3100 Thomas Cario Boulevard
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 849-2200
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 849-2200
Grades: PK-2
| 677 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 29466, SC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 29466, SC include Charles Pinckney Elementary School, Carolina Park Elementary School and Thomas C. Cario Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 29466, SC?
7 public elementary schools are located in 29466, SC.
What is the racial composition of students in 29466, SC?
29466, SC public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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