Best Elementary Schools in the Charleston, SC Area
The list below is not meant be used as a definitive guide to which Charleston-area elementary school would be best for any individual child. For schools that are close to one another in rankings, differences in available data are in most cases very small.
Top Elementary Schools in the Charleston Area
Belle Hall Elementary School
# 1 Elementary School in Charleston AreaBelle Hall Elementary School is located in the 29464 ZIP Code area of Charleston County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Belle Hall Elementary School has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#1 elementary school in South Carolina(99th percentile in state)
Charles Pinckney Elementary School
# 2 Elementary School in Charleston AreaCharles Pinckney Elementary School is located in the 29466 ZIP Code area of Charleston County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Charles Pinckney Elementary School has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#2 elementary school in South Carolina(99th percentile in state)
Mt. Pleasant Academy
# 3 Elementary School in Charleston AreaMt. Pleasant Academy is located in the 29464 ZIP Code area of Charleston County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Mt. Pleasant Academy has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#4 elementary school in South Carolina(99th percentile in state)
Orange Grove Charter School
# 4 Elementary School in Charleston AreaOrange Grove Charter School is located in the 29407 ZIP Code area of Charleston County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Orange Grove Charter School has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#9 elementary school in South Carolina(99th percentile in state) |
Buist Academy
# 5 Elementary School in Charleston AreaBuist Academy is located in the 29401 ZIP Code area of Charleston County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Buist Academy has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#12 elementary school in South Carolina(98th percentile in state)
Daniel Island School
# 6 Elementary School in Charleston AreaDaniel Island School is located in the 29492 ZIP Code area of Berkeley County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Daniel Island School has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#15 elementary school in South Carolina(98th percentile in state)
Montessori Community School
# 7 Elementary School in Charleston AreaMontessori Community School is located in the 29414 ZIP Code area of Charleston County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Montessori Community School has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#17 elementary school in South Carolina(97th percentile in state)
Sullivan's Island Elementary School
# 8 Elementary School in Charleston AreaSullivan's Island Elementary School is located in the 29482 ZIP Code area of Charleston County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Sullivan's Island Elementary School has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#20 elementary school in South Carolina(97th percentile in state)
Ashley River Crtv Arts Elementary School
# 9 Elementary School in Charleston AreaAshley River Crtv Arts Elementary School is located in the 29407 ZIP Code area of Charleston County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Ashley River Crtv Arts Elementary School has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#23 elementary school in South Carolina(97th percentile in state)
Beech Hill Elementary School
# 10 Elementary School in Charleston AreaBeech Hill Elementary School is located in the 29485 ZIP Code area of Dorchester County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Beech Hill Elementary School has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#25 elementary school in South Carolina(96th percentile in state)
Carolina Park Elementary School
# 11 Elementary School in Charleston AreaCarolina Park Elementary School is located in the 29466 ZIP Code area of Charleston County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Carolina Park Elementary School has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#26 elementary school in South Carolina(96th percentile in state)
Mamie Whitesides Elementary School
# 12 Elementary School in Charleston AreaMamie Whitesides Elementary School is located in the 29464 ZIP Code area of Charleston County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Mamie Whitesides Elementary School has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#31 elementary school in South Carolina(95th percentile in state)
Stiles Point Elementary School
# 13 Elementary School in Charleston AreaStiles Point Elementary School is located in the 29412 ZIP Code area of Charleston County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Stiles Point Elementary School has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#40 elementary school in South Carolina(94th percentile in state)
St. Andrew's School of Math and Science
# 14 Elementary School in Charleston AreaSt. Andrew's School of Math and Science is located in the 29407 ZIP Code area of Charleston County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, St. Andrew's School of Math and Science has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#57 elementary school in South Carolina(91st percentile in state)
Harbor View Elementary School
# 15 Elementary School in Charleston AreaHarbor View Elementary School is located in the 29412 ZIP Code area of Charleston County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Harbor View Elementary School has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#58 elementary school in South Carolina(91st percentile in state)
James B. Edwards Elementary School
# 16 Elementary School in Charleston AreaJames B. Edwards Elementary School is located in the 29464 ZIP Code area of Charleston County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, James B. Edwards Elementary School has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#65 elementary school in South Carolina(90th percentile in state)
Jennie Moore Elementary School
# 17 Elementary School in Charleston AreaJennie Moore Elementary School is located in the 29466 ZIP Code area of Charleston County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Jennie Moore Elementary School has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#71 elementary school in South Carolina(89th percentile in state)
Sand Hill Elementary School
# 18 Elementary School in Charleston AreaSand Hill Elementary School is located in the 29485 ZIP Code area of Dorchester County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Sand Hill Elementary School has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#77 elementary school in South Carolina(88th percentile in state)
East Cooper Montessori Charter School
# 19 Elementary School in Charleston AreaEast Cooper Montessori Charter School is located in the 29464 ZIP Code area of Charleston County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, East Cooper Montessori Charter School has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#81 elementary school in South Carolina(88th percentile in state) |
Drayton Hall Elementary School
# 20 Elementary School in Charleston AreaDrayton Hall Elementary School is located in the 29414 ZIP Code area of Charleston County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Drayton Hall Elementary School has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#88 elementary school in South Carolina(87th percentile in state)
Summerville Elementary School
# 21 Elementary School in Charleston AreaSummerville Elementary School is located in the 29483 ZIP Code area of Dorchester County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Summerville Elementary School has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#89 elementary school in South Carolina(87th percentile in state)
Howe Hall AIMS Elementary School
# 22 Elementary School in Charleston AreaHowe Hall AIMS Elementary School is located in the 29445 ZIP Code area of Berkeley County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Howe Hall AIMS Elementary School has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#99 elementary school in South Carolina(85th percentile in state)
Murray LaSaine Elementary School
# 23 Elementary School in Charleston AreaMurray LaSaine Elementary School is located in the 29412 ZIP Code area of Charleston County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Murray LaSaine Elementary School has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#111 elementary school in South Carolina(83rd percentile in state)
William M. Reeves Elementary School
# 24 Elementary School in Charleston AreaWilliam M. Reeves Elementary School is located in the 29483 ZIP Code area of Dorchester County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, William M. Reeves Elementary School has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#118 elementary school in South Carolina(82nd percentile in state)
James H. Spann Elementary School
# 25 Elementary School in Charleston AreaJames H. Spann Elementary School is located in the 29483 ZIP Code area of Dorchester County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, James H. Spann Elementary School has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#127 elementary school in South Carolina(81st percentile in state)
Philip Simmons Elementary School
# 26 Elementary School in Charleston AreaPhilip Simmons Elementary School is located in the 29492 ZIP Code area of Berkeley County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Philip Simmons Elementary School has received a 8-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#145 elementary school in South Carolina(78th percentile in state)
Fort Dorchester Elementary School
# 27 Elementary School in Charleston AreaFort Dorchester Elementary School is located in the 29485 ZIP Code area of Dorchester County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Fort Dorchester Elementary School has received a 8-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#156 elementary school in South Carolina(77th percentile in state)
Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary School
# 28 Elementary School in Charleston AreaDr. Eugene Sires Elementary School is located in the 29485 ZIP Code area of Dorchester County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary School has received a 8-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#163 elementary school in South Carolina(75th percentile in state)
Knightsville Elementary School
# 29 Elementary School in Charleston AreaKnightsville Elementary School is located in the 29483 ZIP Code area of Dorchester County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Knightsville Elementary School has received a 8-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#171 elementary school in South Carolina(74th percentile in state)
Cape Romain Environmental Education Charter School
# 30 Elementary School in Charleston AreaCape Romain Environmental Education Charter School is located in the 29458 ZIP Code area of Charleston County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Cape Romain Environmental Education Charter School has received a 8-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#185 elementary school in South Carolina(72nd percentile in state) |
Joseph R. Pye Elementary School
# 31 Elementary School in Charleston AreaJoseph R. Pye Elementary School is located in the 29456 ZIP Code area of Dorchester County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Joseph R. Pye Elementary School has received a 7-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#200 elementary school in South Carolina(70th percentile in state)
James Simons Elementary School
# 32 Elementary School in Charleston AreaJames Simons Elementary School is located in the 29403 ZIP Code area of Charleston County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, James Simons Elementary School has received a 7-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#212 elementary school in South Carolina(68th percentile in state)
Marrington Elementary School
# 33 Elementary School in Charleston AreaMarrington Elementary School is located in the 29445 ZIP Code area of Berkeley County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Marrington Elementary School has received a 7-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#214 elementary school in South Carolina(68th percentile in state)
Bowen's Corner Elementary School
# 34 Elementary School in Charleston AreaBowen's Corner Elementary School is located in the 29410 ZIP Code area of Berkeley County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Bowen's Corner Elementary School has received a 7-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#234 elementary school in South Carolina(65th percentile in state)
James Island Elementary School
# 35 Elementary School in Charleston AreaJames Island Elementary School is located in the 29412 ZIP Code area of Charleston County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, James Island Elementary School has received a 7-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#236 elementary school in South Carolina(64th percentile in state)
Oakland Elementary School
# 36 Elementary School in Charleston AreaOakland Elementary School is located in the 29414 ZIP Code area of Charleston County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Oakland Elementary School has received a 7-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#257 elementary school in South Carolina(61st percentile in state)
Cane Bay Elementary School
# 37 Elementary School in Charleston AreaCane Bay Elementary School is located in the 29486 ZIP Code area of Berkeley County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Cane Bay Elementary School has received a 7-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#259 elementary school in South Carolina(61st percentile in state)
Angel Oak Elementary School
# 38 Elementary School in Charleston AreaAngel Oak Elementary School is located in the 29455 ZIP Code area of Charleston County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Angel Oak Elementary School has received a 7-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#262 elementary school in South Carolina(61st percentile in state)
Carolina Voyager Charter School
# 39 Elementary School in Charleston AreaCarolina Voyager Charter School is located in the 29407 ZIP Code area of Charleston County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Carolina Voyager Charter School has received a 7-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#269 elementary school in South Carolina(59th percentile in state) |
Nexton Elementary School
# 40 Elementary School in Charleston AreaNexton Elementary School is located in the 29483 ZIP Code area of Berkeley County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Nexton Elementary School has received a 6-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#274 elementary school in South Carolina(59th percentile in state)
Rankings for the best elementary schools in the Charleston area were created independently by Carolina School Hub. The test data for this site was derived from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and South Carolina Department of Education.
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Elementary Schools in Charleston SC Area - Click any of the pushpins below to see more details on each school
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Choosing an Elementary School in the Charleston Area
When comparing regular Charleston-area elementary schools to charter and magnet schools, one should keep in mind the differences between charter schools, magnet schools and traditional public schools.
Magnet schools are in most cases alternative public schools that offer a specialized curriculum. At the highest level, North and South Carolina magnet schools and traditional elementary schools tend to be managed by the same entity - the county school superintendent's office. Magnet schools normally can accept students from anywhere in the county in which they are located, and often limit the acceptance pool through a lottery system.
Charter schools, on the other hand, are each independently managed. They tend to accept students not only from the county in which they're located, but surrounding counties as well. Like magnets, charters tend to use a lottery-based acceptance method.
Regular elementary schools are sometimes called "zoned schools," "neighborhood schools" or "zip code schools." This is because they accept students from a limited geographical area - such as a town or a specific set of subdivisions. Regular schools do not tend to use a lottery system. Regular elementary schools are the most common kinds of schools in North and South Carolina.
Which Elementary Schools are Covered in the Charleston Area
We hope you find the ratings and other information on elementary schools in the Charleston area to be useful. Elementary Schools on this page were drawn from the following counties: