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Best Charleston County Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 47 public preschools serving 24,373 students in Charleston County, SC. The top ranked public preschools in Charleston County, SC are Mt. Pleasant Academy, Belle Hall Elementary School and Sullivan's Island Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Charleston County, SC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Charleston County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Charleston County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mt. Pleasant Academy
(Math: 86% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
605 Center Street
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2826
Gr: PK-5 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Belle Hall Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
385 Egypt Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2841
Gr: PK-5 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Sullivan's Island Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2014 Mike Perkis Place
Sullivans Island, SC 29482
(843) 883-3118
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1565 Rifle Range Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2838
Gr: PK-5 | 828 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Carolina Park Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3650 Park Avenue Boulevard
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 856-8060
Gr: PK-5 | 981 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
Montessori Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2122 Wood Avenue
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 769-0346
Gr: PK-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #77.
Orange Grove Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1225 Orange Branch Road
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 763-1520
Gr: PK-8 | 1,169 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #88.
Stiles Point Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
883-a Mikell Drive
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2767
Gr: PK-5 | 813 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #99.
East Cooper Montessori Charter
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1120 Rifle Range Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 216-2883
Gr: PK-8 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1010.
Jennie Moore Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2725 Bulrush Basket Lane
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 849-2815
Gr: PK-5 | 999 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1111.
Harbor View Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1576 Harbor View Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2749
Gr: PK-5 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1212.
James B. Edwards Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
885 Von Kolnitz Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2805
Gr: PK-5 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1313.
Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1871 Wallace School Road
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 763-1555
Gr: PK-5 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1414.
St. Andrew's School Of Math And Science
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
30 Chadwick Drive
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 763-1503
Gr: PK-5 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1515.
Drayton Hall Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3138 Ashley River Road
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 852-0678
Gr: PK-5 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1616.
Murray-lasaine Montessori
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
691 Riverland Drive
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2765
Gr: PK-8 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1717.
Cape Romain Environmental Education Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1101 Old Cemetery Road
Mc Clellanville, SC 29458
(843) 887-3323
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1818.
James Island Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1872 Grimball Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-8240
Gr: PK-5 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1919.
Oakland Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
505-a Arlington Drive
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 763-1510
Gr: PK-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2020.
Angel Oak Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6134 Chisolm Road
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-6412
Gr: PK-5 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2121.
Springfield Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2130 Pinehurst Avenue
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 763-1538
Gr: PK-5 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2222.
Charleston Development Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
233 Line Street
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 722-2689
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2323.
James Simons Montessori
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
741 King Street
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 724-7763
Gr: PK-8 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Hunley Park Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Michigan Avenue
Charleston Afb, SC 29404
(843) 767-5914
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Lambs Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6800 Dorchester Road
Mc Clellanville, SC 29458
(843) 767-5900
Gr: PK-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2626.
Mt. Zion Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3464 River Road
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-3841
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Charleston Progressive
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
382 Meeting Street
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 720-2967
Gr: PK-5 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4542 Simms Street
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 745-7105
Gr: PK-8 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Minnie Hughes Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8548 Willtown Road
Charleston Afb, SC 29404
(843) 889-2976
Gr: PK-5 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Stono Park Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
314 Huntley Drive
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 763-1507
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #3131.
Memminger Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
20 Beaufain Street
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 724-7778
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #3232.
Edith L. Frierson Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6133 Maybank Highway
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
(843) 559-1182
Gr: PK-6 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #3333.
Devon Forest Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1127 Dorothy Street
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 820-3880
Gr: PK-5 | 938 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #3434.
North Charleston Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4921 Durant Avenue
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 745-7107
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3535.
Matilda F. Dunston Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1825 Remount Road
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 745-7109
Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
Apple Charter School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
1101 Camp Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 795-6877
Gr: K-8 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
C.c. Blaney Elementary School (Closed 2015)
7184 Highway 162
Hollywood, SC 29449
(843) 889-3992
Gr: PK-6 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Charleston Advancement Academy High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1484 Camp Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 494-5521
Gr: 9-12 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Charlestowne Academy (Closed 2010)
5841 Rivers Avenue
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 746-1349
Gr: K-12 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Edmund A. Burns Elementary School (Closed 2023)
3750 Dorchester Road
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 745-7113
Gr: 4-5
Elease Butler Ivy Academy (Closed 2005)
7350 Cross County Road
North Charleston, SC 29418
(803) 625-4135
Gr: K-5 | 84 students
Fort Johnson Middle School (Closed 2018)
1825 Camp Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2740
Gr: 6-8 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Fraser Elementary School (Closed 2010)
63 Columbus Street
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 724-7767
Gr: PK-6 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Garrett Academy Of Technology (Closed 2023)
2731 Gordon Street
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 745-7126
Gr: 9-12
Gates School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3003 Dunes West Blvd. Suite 2
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 981-2526
Gr: 1-6 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
James Island Middle School (Closed 2018)
1484 Camp Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2784
Gr: 6-8 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Lincoln High School (Closed 2023)
714 Lincoln Road
Mc Clellanville, SC 29458
(843) 577-0970
Gr: 6-12 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Mcclellanville Middle School (Closed 2010)
711 Pinckney Street
Mc Clellanville, SC 29458
(843) 577-0325
Gr: 6-8 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Orange Grove Elementary School (Closed 2007)
1225 Orange Branch
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 763-1520
Gr: PK-4 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Prestige Preparatory Academy (Closed 2020)
2415 Avenue F
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 900-7722
Gr: K-6 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
R D Schroder Middle School (Closed 2010)
7224 Hwy 162
Hollywood, SC 29449
(843) 889-2391
Gr: 6-8 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Ronald E Mcnair Elementary School (Closed 2004)
3795 Spruill Avenue
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 745-7107
Gr: PK-5 | 240 students Minority enrollment: 98%
St. Andrews Middle School (Closed 2015)
721 Wappoo Road
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 763-1533
Gr: 6-8 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Sea Island Youthbuild Charter (Closed 2010)
Charter School
3483 Maybank Hwy
Johns Island, SC 29457
(843) 557-1611
Gr: 7-12 | 59 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Septima P. Clark Corporate Academy (Closed 2008)
1929 Grimball Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2774
Gr: 9-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Susan G. Boykin Charter (Closed 2011)
Charter School
4951 Rivers Ave
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 744-8882
Gr: K-6
West Ashley Middle School (Closed 2023)
1776 William Kennerty Drive
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 763-1546
Gr: 6-8

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Charleston County, SC?
The top ranked public preschools in Charleston County, SC include Mt. Pleasant Academy, Belle Hall Elementary School and Sullivan's Island Elementary School. Charleston County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in South Carolina.
How many public preschools are located in Charleston County?
47 public preschools are located in Charleston County.
What is the racial composition of students in Charleston County?
Charleston County public preschools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Charleston County are often viewed compared to one another?

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