The top ranked public elementary schools in South Carolina are listed below (2023).
A school's overall testing rank is based on a it's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. The average percentage of students achieving math proficiency in South Carolina is 38%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 48%.
The top ranked public elementary schools in South Carolina are Buist Academy, Augusta Circle Elementary School and Mt.
Pleasant Academy. The cities and towns with the highest concentration of top ranked public elementary schools are Mount Pleasant, Fort Mill and Taylors.
Top Ranked Public Elementary Schools in South Carolina (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Buist Academy
Magnet School
Math: 94% | Reading: 96%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 94% (Top 1%)
Reading: 96% (Top 1%)
Grades: 1-8
103 Calhoun Street
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 724-7750
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 724-7750
Rank: #22.
Augusta Circle Elementary School
Math: 87% | Reading: 86%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 87% (Top 1%)
Reading: 86% (Top 10%)
Grades: K-5
100 Winyah Street
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 355-1200
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 355-1200
Rank: #33.
Mt. Pleasant Academy
Math: 85% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 85% (Top 1%)
Reading: 84% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-5
605 Center Street
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2826
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2826
Rank: #44.
Charleston School Of The Arts
Magnet School
Math: 73% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 73% (Top 5%)
Reading: 87% (Top 5%)
Grades: 6-12
5109-b West Enterprise Street
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 529-4990
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 529-4990
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Lake Murray Elementary School
Math: 78% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 78% (Top 5%)
Reading: 82% (Top 10%)
Grades: K-4
1531 Three Dog Road
Chapin, SC 29036
(803) 476-4600
Chapin, SC 29036
(803) 476-4600
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Sullivan's Island Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 88% | Reading: 81%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 88% (Top 1%)
Reading: 81% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-5
2014 Mike Perkis Place
Sullivans Island, SC 29482
(843) 883-3118
Sullivans Island, SC 29482
(843) 883-3118
Rank: #77.
Sterling School
Math: 79% | Reading: 81%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 81% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-8
99 John Mccarroll Way
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 355-4480
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 355-4480
Rank: #88.
Langston Charter Middle School
Charter School
Math: 74% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 74% (Top 5%)
Reading: 82% (Top 10%)
Grades: 6-8
1950 Woodruff Road
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 286-9700
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 286-9700
Rank: #99.
Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary School
Math: 79% | Reading: 79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 79% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-5
1565 Rifle Range Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2838
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2838
Rank: #1010.
Daniel Island School
Math: 77% | Reading: 79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 77% (Top 5%)
Reading: 79% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-8
2365 Daniel Island Drive
Charleston, SC 29492
(843) 471-2301
Charleston, SC 29492
(843) 471-2301
Rank: #1111.
Oakview Elementary School
Math: 77% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 77% (Top 5%)
Reading: 78% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-5
515 Godfrey Road
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-7100
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-7100
Rank: #1212.
Gold Hill Elementary School
Math: 78% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 78% (Top 5%)
Reading: 77% (Top 20%)
Grades: K-5
1000 Dave Gibson Boulevard
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 548-8250
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 548-8250
Rank: #1313.
Rollings Middle School Of The Arts
Math: 71% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 71% (Top 10%)
Reading: 83% (Top 10%)
Grades: 6-8
815 South Main Street
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-3610
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-3610
Rank: #1414.
East Cooper Montessori Charter
Charter School
Math: 71% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 71% (Top 10%)
Reading: 82% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-8
1120 Rifle Range Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 216-2883
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 216-2883
Rank: #1515.
Belton Preparatory Academy
Charter School
Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 80-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 70-79% (Top 20%)
Grades: K-5
5901 Belton Hwy
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 314-0035
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 314-0035
Rank: #1616.
Orchard Park Elementary School
Math: 73% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 73% (Top 5%)
Reading: 77% (Top 20%)
Grades: K-5
474 Third Baxter Street
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 548-8170
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 548-8170
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Clemson Elementary School
Math: 76% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 76% (Top 5%)
Reading: 75% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-5
581 Berkeley Drive
Clemson, SC 29631
(864) 397-1500
Clemson, SC 29631
(864) 397-1500
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Pelham Road Elementary School
Math: 76% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 76% (Top 5%)
Reading: 75% (Top 20%)
Grades: K-5
100 All Star Way
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 355-7600
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 355-7600
Rank: #1919.
Laing Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 72% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math: 72% (Top 5%)
Reading: 77% (Top 20%)
Grades: 6-8
2705 Bulrush Basket Lane
North Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 849-2809
North Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 849-2809
Rank: #2020.
Belle Hall Elementary School
Math: 79% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math: 79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 73% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-5
385 Egypt Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2841
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2841
Rank: #2121.
Charles Pinckney Elementary School
Math: 81% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math: 81% (Top 5%)
Reading: 72% (Top 20%)
Grades: 3-5
3300 Thomas Cario Boulevard
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 856-4585
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 856-4585
Rank: #2222.
East Link Academy
Charter School
Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math: 70-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 70-79% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-6
78 Global Drive Drive
Greenville, SC 29608
(864) 775-1733
Greenville, SC 29608
(864) 775-1733
Rank: #2323.
Thomas C. Cario Middle School
Math: 73% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math: 73% (Top 5%)
Reading: 75% (Top 20%)
Grades: 6-8
3500 Thomas Cario Boulevard
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 856-4595
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 856-4595
Rank: #2424.
Monarch Elementary School
Math: 75% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math: 75% (Top 5%)
Reading: 74% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-5
224 Five Forks Road
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-0600
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-0600
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 76% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math: 76% (Top 5%)
Reading: 73% (Top 20%)
Grades: K-5
1871 Wallace School Road
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 763-1555
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 763-1555
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Green Charter School
Charter School
Math: 67% | Reading: 79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math: 67% (Top 10%)
Reading: 79% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-12
1440 Pelham Street
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 288-4134
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 288-4134
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Tega Cay Elementary School
Math: 77% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math: 77% (Top 5%)
Reading: 72% (Top 20%)
Grades: K-5
2185 Gold Hill Road
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 548-8282
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 548-8282
Rank: #2828.
Buena Vista Elementary School
Math: 74% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math: 74% (Top 5%)
Reading: 74% (Top 20%)
Grades: K-5
310 Batesville Road
Greer, SC 29650
(864) 355-2200
Greer, SC 29650
(864) 355-2200
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Brockman Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math: 65-69% (Top 10%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-5
2245 Montclair Drive
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 790-6743
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 790-6743
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Doby's Bridge Elementary School
Math: 75% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math: 75% (Top 5%)
Reading: 72% (Top 20%)
Grades: K-5
1000 Dragon Way
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 835-5200
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 835-5200
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Montessori Community School
Magnet School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math: 65-69% (Top 10%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-8
2122 Wood Avenue
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 769-0346
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 769-0346
Rank: #3232.
Stone Academy
Magnet School
Math: 73% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math: 73% (Top 5%)
Reading: 73% (Top 20%)
Grades: K-5
115 Randall Street
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 355-8400
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 355-8400
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Rosewood Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Reading: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Grades: K-5
3300 Rosewood Drive
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 343-2930
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 343-2930
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Tigerville Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Reading: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-5
25 Tigerville Elementary Schoo
Taylors, SC 29687
(864) 355-4600
Taylors, SC 29687
(864) 355-4600
Rank: #3535.
Orange Grove Charter School
Charter School
Math: 70% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math: 70% (Top 10%)
Reading: 74% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-8
1225 Orange Branch Road
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 763-1520
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 763-1520
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