For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 4,421 students in 29405, SC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 29405, SC are Charleston School Of The Arts, Allegro Charter School Of Music and Military Magnet Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 29405 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 29405, SC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29405, SC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charleston School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5109-b West Enterprise Street
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 529-4990
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 529-4990
Gr: 6-12 | 1,069 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Allegro Charter School Of Music
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2731 Gordon Street
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 321-7104
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 321-7104
Gr: 6-12 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Military Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2950 Carner Avenue
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 745-7102
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 745-7102
Gr: 6-12 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
North Charleston Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4921 Durant Avenue
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 745-7107
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 745-7107
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5200 Lackawanna Boulevard
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 529-2831
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 529-2831
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #66.
Meeting Street Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2685 Leeds Avenue
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 735-7102
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 735-7102
Gr: PK-8 | 1,153 student Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Chicora Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Carner Avenue
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 746-2210
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 746-2210
Gr: 1-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Morningside Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1999 Singley Lane
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 745-2000
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 745-2000
Gr: 6-8 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
29405, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5841 Rivers Avenue
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 746-1349
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 746-1349
Gr: K-12 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
3750 Dorchester Road
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 745-7113
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 745-7113
Gr: 4-5
2731 Gordon Street
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 745-7126
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 745-7126
Gr: 9-12
2415 Avenue F
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 900-7722
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 900-7722
Gr: K-6 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
3795 Spruill Avenue
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 745-7107
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 745-7107
Gr: PK-5 | 240 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 29405, SC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 29405, SC include Charleston School Of The Arts, Allegro Charter School Of Music and Military Magnet Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 29405?
8 public elementary schools are located in 29405.
What is the racial composition of students in 29405?
29405 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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