For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,429 students in 29412, SC.
The top ranked public preschools in 29412, SC are Stiles Point Elementary School, Harbor View Elementary School and Murray-lasaine Montessori. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 29412 have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in 29412, SC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29412, SC Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stiles Point Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
883-a Mikell Drive
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2767
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2767
Gr: PK-5 | 813 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Harbor View Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1576 Harbor View Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2749
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2749
Gr: PK-5 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Murray-lasaine Montessori
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
691 Riverland Drive
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2765
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2765
Gr: PK-8 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
James Island Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1872 Grimball Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-8240
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-8240
Gr: PK-5 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
29412, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Apple Charter School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
1101 Camp Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 795-6877
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 795-6877
Gr: K-8 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Charleston Advancement Academy High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1484 Camp Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 494-5521
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 494-5521
Gr: 9-12 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
1825 Camp Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2740
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2740
Gr: 6-8 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
1484 Camp Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2784
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2784
Gr: 6-8 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
1929 Grimball Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2774
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2774
Gr: 9-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 29412, SC?
The top ranked public preschools in 29412, SC include Stiles Point Elementary School, Harbor View Elementary School and Murray-lasaine Montessori.
How many public preschools are located in 29412?
4 public preschools are located in 29412.
What is the racial composition of students in 29412?
29412 public preschools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
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