For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,082 students in Mount Pleasant, SC. The top ranked public charter schools in Mount Pleasant, SC are Oceanside Collegiate Academy and East Cooper Montessori Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Pleasant, SC public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the South Carolina public charter school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 88% (versus the 58% statewide average). Charter schools in Mount Pleasant have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of South Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Carolina public charter school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Mount Pleasant, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oceanside Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
580 Faison Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 936-7128
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 936-7128
Grades: 9-12
| 653 students
Rank: #22.
East Cooper Montessori Charter
Charter School
(Math: 73% | 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
Grades: PK-8
| 429 students
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 1-6
| 109 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Mount Pleasant, SC?
The top ranked public charter schools in Mount Pleasant, SC include Oceanside Collegiate Academy and East Cooper Montessori Charter. Mount Pleasant has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in South Carolina.
How many public charter schools are located in Mount Pleasant?
2 public charter schools are located in Mount Pleasant.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Pleasant?
Mount Pleasant public charter schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Carolina public charter schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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