For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,229 students in 29406, SC (there are , serving 180 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 29406, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 29406, SC are Lowcountry Acceleration Academy, Learn4life High School-charleston and Green Charter School Lowcountry. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29406 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29406, SC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29406, SC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lowcountry Acceleration Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5935 Rivers Avenue Suite 101a
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 804-6778
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 804-6778
Grades: 9-12
| 462 students
Rank: #22.
Learn4life High School-charleston
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6209 Rivers Avenue
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 666-6362
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 666-6362
Grades: 9-12
| 134 students
Rank: #33.
Green Charter School Lowcountry
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8717 Old University Boulevard
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 501-7911
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 501-7911
Grades: K-8
| 274 students
Rank: #44.
Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4542 Simms Street
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 745-7105
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 745-7105
Grades: PK-8
| 475 students
Rank: #55.
A. C. Corcoran Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8585 Vistavia Road
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 764-2218
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 764-2218
Grades: PK-5
| 716 students
Rank: #66.
Deer Park Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2263 Otranto Road
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 990-5200
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 990-5200
Grades: 6-8
| 300 students
Rank: #77.
Matilda F. Dunston Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1825 Remount Road
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 745-7109
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 745-7109
Grades: PK-5
| 491 students
Rank: n/an/a
5935 Rivers Ave Suite #101-A
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 804-6778
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 804-6778
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
2415 Midland Park Road
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 574-2183
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 574-2183
Grades: PK-K
| 376 students
Rank: n/an/a
Palmetto Excel
Charter School
2150 Eagle Drive
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 329-9662
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 329-9662
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
29406, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Susan G. Boykin Charter (Closed 2011)
Charter School
4951 Rivers Ave
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 744-8882
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 744-8882
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 29406, SC?
The top ranked public schools in 29406, SC include Lowcountry Acceleration Academy, Learn4life High School-charleston and Green Charter School Lowcountry.
How many public schools are located in 29406?
10 public schools are located in 29406.
What percentage of students in 29406 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 29406 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29406?
29406 public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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