For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 325 students in Saint Helena Island, SC.
The top-ranked public school in Saint Helena Island, SC is St. Helena Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint Helena Island, SC public school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Saint Helena Island have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Saint Helena Island, SC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Helena Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1025 Sea Island Parkway
Saint Helena Island, SC 29920
(843) 838-0300
Saint Helena Island, SC 29920
(843) 838-0300
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Saint Helena Island, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in Saint Helena Island, SC include St. Helena Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Saint Helena Island?
1 public schools are located in Saint Helena Island.
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Helena Island?
Saint Helena Island public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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