For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 6,917 students in 29486, SC (there are 1 private school, serving 939 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 29486, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 29486, SC are Cane Bay High School, Cane Bay Elementary School and Berkeley Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29486 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29486, SC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29486, SC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cane Bay High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1624 State Road
Summerville, SC 29486
(843) 899-8786
Summerville, SC 29486
(843) 899-8786
Grades: 9-12
| 2,490 students
Rank: #22.
Cane Bay Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1247 Cane Bay Boulevard
Summerville, SC 29486
(843) 899-5100
Summerville, SC 29486
(843) 899-5100
Grades: PK-4
| 1,226 students
Rank: #33.
Berkeley Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
122 Bee Tree Lane
Summerville, SC 29486
(843) 832-7921
Summerville, SC 29486
(843) 832-7921
Grades: K-8
| 786 students
Rank: #44.
Cane Bay Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1175 Cane Bay Boulevard
Summerville, SC 29486
(843) 899-1857
Summerville, SC 29486
(843) 899-1857
Grades: 5-8
| 1,475 students
Rank: n/an/a
380 Coleridge Drive
Summerville, SC 29486
(843) 900-3302
Summerville, SC 29486
(843) 900-3302
Grades: PK-8
| 940 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 29486, SC?
The top ranked public schools in 29486, SC include Cane Bay High School, Cane Bay Elementary School and Berkeley Preparatory Academy.
How many public schools are located in 29486?
5 public schools are located in 29486.
What percentage of students in 29486 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 29486 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29486?
29486 public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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