For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,122 students in 29405, SC.
The top ranked public preschools in 29405, SC are North Charleston Elementary School, North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary School and Meeting Street Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 29405 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in 29405, SC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29405, SC Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Charleston Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4921 Durant Avenue
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 745-7107
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 745-7107
Grades: PK-5
| 307 students
Rank: #22.
North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5200 Lackawanna Boulevard
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 529-2831
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 529-2831
Grades: PK-5
| 403 students
Rank: #33.
Meeting Street Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2685 Leeds Avenue
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 735-7102
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 735-7102
Grades: PK-8
| 1,153 students
Rank: #44.
Mary Ford Early Childhood Learning And Family Center
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3180 Thomasina Mcpherson Boule
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 745-7131
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 745-7131
Grades: PK-K
| 259 students
29405, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5841 Rivers Avenue
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 746-1349
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 746-1349
Grades: K-12
| 424 students
3750 Dorchester Road
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 745-7113
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 745-7113
Grades: 4-5
| n/a students
2731 Gordon Street
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 745-7126
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 745-7126
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2415 Avenue F
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 900-7722
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 900-7722
Grades: K-6
| 62 students
3795 Spruill Avenue
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 745-7107
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 745-7107
Grades: PK-5
| 240 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 29405, SC?
The top ranked public preschools in 29405, SC include North Charleston Elementary School, North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary School and Meeting Street Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 29405?
4 public preschools are located in 29405.
What is the racial composition of students in 29405?
29405 public preschools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
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