Best Schools in the Charleston, SC Area
Are you searching for information on the best schools in the greater Charleston, SC area? CarolinaSchoolHub offfers rankings on 145 schools in the Charleston Metro Area, including 90 elementary schools, 49 middle schools and 22 high schools.
Click the links below for information on test scores, academic growth levels, student diversity data and much more. Get background information and see data on some of the Charleston's best high schools including
Academic Magnet High School,
Palmetto Scholars Academy, and
Charleston School of the Arts.
Best Elementary Schools in the Charleston, SC Area
# 1 Elementary
School in
Charleston Area
Mt. Pleasant, SC (Charleston County)
Grades served: PK-5 ⋅ 666 Students
Belle 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)
# 1 Elementary
School in
Charleston Area
Mt. Pleasant, SC (Charleston County)
Grades served: PK-5 ⋅ 666 Students
#1 elementary school in South Carolina
(
99th percentile in state)
# 2 Elementary
School in
Charleston Area
Mt. Pleasant, SC (Charleston County)
Grades served: 3-5 ⋅ 635 Students
Charles 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)
# 2 Elementary
School in
Charleston Area
Mt. Pleasant, SC (Charleston County)
Grades served: 3-5 ⋅ 635 Students
#2 elementary school in South Carolina
(
99th percentile in state)
# 3 Elementary
School in
Charleston Area
Mt. Pleasant, SC (Charleston County)
Grades served: PK-5 ⋅ 658 Students
Mt. 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)
# 3 Elementary
School in
Charleston Area
Mt. Pleasant, SC (Charleston County)
Grades served: PK-5 ⋅ 658 Students
#4 elementary school in South Carolina
(
99th percentile in state)
# 4 Elementary
School in
Charleston Area
Charleston, SC (Charleston County)
Grades served: PK-8 ⋅ 1,167 Students
Orange 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) | CHARTER SCHOOL |
# 4 Elementary
School in
Charleston Area
Charleston, SC (Charleston County)
Grades served: PK-8 ⋅ 1,167 Students
#9 elementary school in South Carolina
(99th percentile in state) | CHARTER SCHOOL |
# 5 Elementary
School in
Charleston Area
Charleston, SC (Charleston County)
Grades served: 3-8 ⋅ 548 Students
Buist 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)
# 5 Elementary
School in
Charleston Area
Charleston, SC (Charleston County)
Grades served: 3-8 ⋅ 548 Students
#12 elementary school in South Carolina
(
98th percentile in state)
Click here to see all 90 of the best elementary schools in Charleston |
Best Middle Schools in the Charleston, SC Area
# 1 Middle
School in
Charleston Area
Charleston, SC (Charleston County)
Grades served: PK-8 ⋅ 273 Students
Montessori 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 >>
#1 middle school in South Carolina
(
99th percentile in state)
# 1 Middle
School in
Charleston Area
Charleston, SC (Charleston County)
Grades served: PK-8 ⋅ 273 Students
#1 middle school in South Carolina
(
99th percentile in state)
# 2 Middle
School in
Charleston Area
Charleston, SC (Charleston County)
Grades served: 3-8 ⋅ 548 Students
Buist 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 >>
#2 middle school in South Carolina
(
99th percentile in state)
# 2 Middle
School in
Charleston Area
Charleston, SC (Charleston County)
Grades served: 3-8 ⋅ 548 Students
#2 middle school in South Carolina
(
99th percentile in state)
# 3 Middle
School in
Charleston Area
North Charleston, SC (Charleston County)
Grades served: 6-12 ⋅ 1,061 Students
Charleston School of the Arts is located in the 29405 ZIP Code area of Charleston County, South Carolina.
Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Charleston School of the Arts has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#4 middle school in South Carolina
(
99th percentile in state)
# 3 Middle
School in
Charleston Area
North Charleston, SC (Charleston County)
Grades served: 6-12 ⋅ 1,061 Students
#4 middle school in South Carolina
(
99th percentile in state)
# 4 Middle
School in
Charleston Area
Summerville, SC (Dorchester County)
Grades served: 6-8 ⋅ 799 Students
Rollings Middle School of the Arts is located in the 29483 ZIP Code area of Dorchester County, South Carolina.
Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Rollings Middle School of the Arts has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#5 middle school in South Carolina
(
98th percentile in state)
# 4 Middle
School in
Charleston Area
Summerville, SC (Dorchester County)
Grades served: 6-8 ⋅ 799 Students
#5 middle school in South Carolina
(
98th percentile in state)
# 5 Middle
School in
Charleston Area
Mt. Pleasant, SC (Charleston County)
Grades served: 6-8 ⋅ 1,125 Students
Thomas C. Cario Middle School is located in the 29466 ZIP Code area of Charleston County, South Carolina.
Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Thomas C. Cario Middle School has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#6 middle school in South Carolina
(
98th percentile in state)
# 5 Middle
School in
Charleston Area
Mt. Pleasant, SC (Charleston County)
Grades served: 6-8 ⋅ 1,125 Students
#6 middle school in South Carolina
(
98th percentile in state)
Click here to see all 49 of the best middle schools in Charleston |
Best High Schools in the Charleston, SC Area
# 1 High
School in
Charleston Area
North Charleston, SC (Charleston County)
Grades served: 9-12 ⋅ 719 Students
Average ACT Scores: 28
Academic Magnet High School is located in the 29405 ZIP Code area of Charleston County, South Carolina.
Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Academic Magnet High School has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#2 high school in South Carolina
(
99th percentile in state)
# 1 High
School in
Charleston Area
North Charleston, SC (Charleston County)
Grades served: 9-12 ⋅ 719 Students
Average ACT Scores: 28
#2 high school in South Carolina
(
99th percentile in state)
# 2 High
School in
Charleston Area
North Charleston, SC (Charleston County)
Grades served: 6-12 ⋅ 507 Students
Average ACT Scores: 25
Palmetto Scholars Academy is located in the 29418 ZIP Code area of Charleston County, South Carolina.
Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Palmetto Scholars Academy has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#3 high school in South Carolina
(98th percentile in state) | CHARTER SCHOOL |
# 2 High
School in
Charleston Area
North Charleston, SC (Charleston County)
Grades served: 6-12 ⋅ 507 Students
Average ACT Scores: 25
#3 high school in South Carolina
(98th percentile in state) | CHARTER SCHOOL |
# 3 High
School in
Charleston Area
North Charleston, SC (Charleston County)
Grades served: 6-12 ⋅ 1,061 Students
Average ACT Scores: 23
Charleston School of the Arts is located in the 29405 ZIP Code area of Charleston County, South Carolina.
Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Charleston School of the Arts has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#12 high school in South Carolina
(
93rd percentile in state)
# 3 High
School in
Charleston Area
North Charleston, SC (Charleston County)
Grades served: 6-12 ⋅ 1,061 Students
Average ACT Scores: 23
#12 high school in South Carolina
(
93rd percentile in state)
# 4 High
School in
Charleston Area
Mt. Pleasant, SC (Charleston County)
Grades served: 9-12 ⋅ 2,596 Students
Average ACT Scores: 22
Wando High School is located in the 29466 ZIP Code area of Charleston County, South Carolina.
Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Wando High School has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#16 high school in South Carolina
(
91st percentile in state)
# 4 High
School in
Charleston Area
Mt. Pleasant, SC (Charleston County)
Grades served: 9-12 ⋅ 2,596 Students
Average ACT Scores: 22
#16 high school in South Carolina
(
91st percentile in state)
# 5 High
School in
Charleston Area
Charleston, SC (Charleston County)
Grades served: 9-12 ⋅ 1,589 Students
Average ACT Scores: 21
James Island Charter High School is located in the 29412 ZIP Code area of Charleston County, South Carolina.
Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, James Island Charter High School has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#34 high school in South Carolina
(81st percentile in state) | CHARTER SCHOOL |
# 5 High
School in
Charleston Area
Charleston, SC (Charleston County)
Grades served: 9-12 ⋅ 1,589 Students
Average ACT Scores: 21
#34 high school in South Carolina
(81st percentile in state) | CHARTER SCHOOL |
Click here to see all 22 of the best high schools in Charleston |
Best Public Schools in Charleston
You can click the links above for more information on each of these schools. We have data on some of the best schools in the Charleston area - including
Belle Hall Elementary School,
Charles Pinckney Elementary School,
Mt. Pleasant Academy, and
Academic Magnet High School.
The rankings above are based on schools in the greater Charleston area - including the following counties:
Rankings for the best public 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.