For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 648 students in Okatie, SC (there are 1 private school, serving 201 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in Okatie, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public school in Okatie, SC is Okatie Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Okatie, SC public school have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Okatie have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Okatie, SC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Okatie Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
53 Cherry Point Road
Okatie, SC 29909
(843) 322-7700
Okatie, SC 29909
(843) 322-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Okatie, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in Okatie, SC include Okatie Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Okatie?
1 public schools are located in Okatie.
What percentage of students in Okatie go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in Okatie are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Okatie?
Okatie public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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