For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,523 students in 29414, SC (there are 3 private schools, serving 149 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 29414, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 29414, SC are West Ashley High School, Montessori Community School and Drayton Hall Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29414 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29414, SC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29414, SC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Ashley High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4060 West Wildcat Boulevard
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 573-1201
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 573-1201
Gr: 9-12 | 2,069 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Montessori Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2122 Wood Avenue
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 769-0346
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 769-0346
Gr: PK-8 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Drayton Hall Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3138 Ashley River Road
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 852-0678
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 852-0678
Gr: PK-5 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Oakland Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
505-a Arlington Drive
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 763-1510
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 763-1510
Gr: PK-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
Springfield Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2130 Pinehurst Avenue
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 763-1538
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 763-1538
Gr: PK-5 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #66.
C. E. Williams Middle School For Creative And Scientific Art
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3090 Sanders Road
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 763-1529
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 763-1529
Gr: 6-8 | 1,299 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
West Ashley Center For Advance Studies
Vocational School
4066 West Wildcat Boulevard
Charleston, SC 29414
(854) 216-0800
Charleston, SC 29414
(854) 216-0800
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 29414, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in 29414, SC include West Ashley High School, Montessori Community School and Drayton Hall Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29414?
7 public schools are located in 29414.
What percentage of students in 29414 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 29414 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29414?
29414 public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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