Best Wadmalaw Island Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 165 students in Wadmalaw Island, SC.
The top-ranked public school in Wadmalaw Island, SC is Edith L. Frierson Montessori. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wadmalaw Island, SC public school have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Wadmalaw Island have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Wadmalaw Island, SC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edith L. Frierson Montessori
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6133 Maybank Highway
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
(843) 559-1182
Gr: PK-8 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Wadmalaw Island, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in Wadmalaw Island, SC include Edith L. Frierson Montessori.
How many public schools are located in Wadmalaw Island?
1 public schools are located in Wadmalaw Island.
What is the racial composition of students in Wadmalaw Island?
Wadmalaw Island public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).

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