What types of schools are available in Charleston, South Carolina?

Charleston, South Carolina offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Charleston, South Carolina

Q: How many schools are in Charleston, South Carolina?

There are 31 schools in Charleston, South Carolina, serving 19,212 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Charleston?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Charleston, South Carolina, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 31 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

19,212

Total Students

Across Charleston

12.8:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

31 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

Math Assessment Score63%

ELA Assessment Score71%

🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)12 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)8 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools

💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

✓10% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
✓Largest student enrollment is 2,069 students at West Ashley High.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 5:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

Buist Academy

publicmiddleGrade 3-8

103 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC 29401

James Island Charter High

charter schoolhighGrade 9-12

1000 Fort Johnson Road, Charleston, SC 29412

2365 Daniel Island Drive, Charleston, SC 29492

Orange Grove Charter School

charter schoolmiddlePK-8

1225 Orange Branch Road, Charleston, SC 29407

Montessori Community School

publicmiddlePK-8

2122 Wood Avenue, Charleston, SC 29414

4060 West Wildcat Boulevard, Charleston, SC 29414

Stiles Point Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

883-A Mikell Drive, Charleston, SC 29412

Harbor View Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

1576 Harbor View Road, Charleston, SC 29412

3080 River Village Drive, Charleston, SC 29492

Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

1871 Wallace School Road, Charleston, SC 29407

St. Andrew'S School Of Math And Science

publicelementaryPK-5

30 Chadwick Drive, Charleston, SC 29407

244 President Street, Charleston, SC 29403

Drayton Hall Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

3138 Ashley River Road, Charleston, SC 29414

Murray-Lasaine Montessori

publicmiddlePK-8

691 Riverland Drive, Charleston, SC 29412

505-A Arlington Drive, Charleston, SC 29414

James Island Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

1872 Grimball Road, Charleston, SC 29412

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

1825 Camp Road, Charleston, SC 29412

Carolina Voyager Charter

charter schoolmiddleK-8

721 Wappoo Road, Charleston, SC 29407

Springfield Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

2130 Pinehurst Avenue, Charleston, SC 29414

Charleston Charter School For Math And Science

charter schoolhighGrade 6-12

1002 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403

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Detailed Overview of Schools in Charleston

Charleston, South Carolina is home to 31 schools serving over 19,212 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Charleston, South Carolina?

There are 31 schools in Charleston, serving 19,212 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Charleston?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Charleston include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Charleston?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Charleston is 12.8:1.

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