For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 6,917 students in 29486, SC (there are , serving 1,042 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 29486, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 29486, SC are Cane Bay High School, Cane Bay Elementary School and Berkeley Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29486 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29486, SC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29486, SC Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cane Bay High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1624 State Road
Summerville, SC 29486
(843) 899-8786
Summerville, SC 29486
(843) 899-8786
Gr: 9-12 | 2,490 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Cane Bay Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1247 Cane Bay Boulevard
Summerville, SC 29486
(843) 899-5100
Summerville, SC 29486
(843) 899-5100
Gr: PK-4 | 1,226 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Berkeley Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
122 Bee Tree Lane
Summerville, SC 29486
(843) 832-7921
Summerville, SC 29486
(843) 832-7921
Gr: K-8 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Cane Bay Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1175 Cane Bay Boulevard
Summerville, SC 29486
(843) 899-1857
Summerville, SC 29486
(843) 899-1857
Gr: 5-8 | 1,475 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
380 Coleridge Drive
Summerville, SC 29486
(843) 900-3302
Summerville, SC 29486
(843) 900-3302
Gr: PK-8 | 940 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 29486, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in 29486, SC include Cane Bay High School, Cane Bay Elementary School and Berkeley Preparatory Academy.
How many public schools are located in 29486?
5 public schools are located in 29486.
What percentage of students in 29486 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 29486 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29486?
29486 public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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