For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,922 students in 29420, SC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 29420, SC are Windsor Hill Arts Infused Elementary School, Eagle Nest Elementary School and River Oaks Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 29420 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 29420, SC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29420, SC Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Windsor Hill Arts Infused Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8600 William Moultrie Drive
North Charleston, SC 29420
(843) 760-9820
North Charleston, SC 29420
(843) 760-9820
Gr: PK-5 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Eagle Nest Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8640 River Oaks Drive
North Charleston, SC 29420
(843) 695-2460
North Charleston, SC 29420
(843) 695-2460
Gr: PK-5 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
River Oaks Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8642 River Oaks Drive
North Charleston, SC 29420
(843) 695-2470
North Charleston, SC 29420
(843) 695-2470
Gr: 6-8 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Pepperhill Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3300 Creola Road
North Charleston, SC 29420
(843) 767-5905
North Charleston, SC 29420
(843) 767-5905
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Pinehurst Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7753 Northside Drive
North Charleston, SC 29420
(843) 824-8728
North Charleston, SC 29420
(843) 824-8728
Gr: 1-5 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Northwoods Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7763 Northside Drive
North Charleston, SC 29420
(843) 764-2212
North Charleston, SC 29420
(843) 764-2212
Gr: 6-8 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 29420, SC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 29420, SC include Windsor Hill Arts Infused Elementary School, Eagle Nest Elementary School and River Oaks Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 29420?
6 public elementary schools are located in 29420.
What is the racial composition of students in 29420?
29420 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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