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Best Schools in Charleston, South Carolina

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

31
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
19,212
Total Students
Across Charleston
12.8:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
31 schools found
James Simons Montessori
publicmiddlePK-8
741 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403
4.2
Rating
Students
392
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
37%
Charleston Progressive
publicelementaryPK-5
382 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29403
4.2
Rating
Students
184
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
42%
Charleston Development Academy
charter schoolmiddlePK-8
233 Line Street, Charleston, SC 29403
4
Rating
Students
151
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
27%
C. E. Williams Middle School For Creative And Scientific Art
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
3090 Sanders Road, Charleston, SC 29414
3.2
Rating
Students
1,299
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
39%
Math Proficiency
24%
Stono Park Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
314 Huntley Drive, Charleston, SC 29407
3.2
Rating
Students
337
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
37%
Memminger Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
20 Beaufain Street, Charleston, SC 29401
2.7
Rating
Students
438
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
27%
Sanders-Clyde Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
805 Morrison Drive, Charleston, SC 29403
2
Rating
Students
369
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
17%
Pattison'S Academy For Comprehensive Education
charter schoolhighPK-12
721 Wappoo Road, Charleston, SC 29407
2
Rating
Students
53
Student-Teacher
5:1
ELA Proficiency
20%
Math Proficiency
20%
Mitchell Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
2 Perry Street, Charleston, SC 29403
2
Rating
Students
188
Student-Teacher
7:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
27%
Simmons Pinckney Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
244 President Street, Charleston, SC 29403
1.1
Rating
Students
190
Student-Teacher
7:1
ELA Proficiency
15%
Math Proficiency
7%
Berkeley County Middle College High
publichighGrade 11-12
7000 Rivers Avenue Bldg 700 Ste 101B, Charleston, SC 29406
0
Rating
Students
117
Student-Teacher
23:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%

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.

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School Insights

Metrics for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency

Math27%
ELA30%

Students meeting state proficiency standards

Class Size Distribution

Small (<15:1)10
Moderate (15-20:1)0
Large (>20:1)1

Smaller classes allow more individual attention

Highlights

  • 0% of schools rated 8/10 or above
  • 1,299 students at C. E. Williams Middle School For Creative And Scientific Art
  • Best ratio: 5:1

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 7.6 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.