For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 4,463 students in 29464, SC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 29464, SC are Mt. Pleasant Academy, Belle Hall Elementary School and Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 29464 have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 29464, SC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29464, SC Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mt. Pleasant Academy
(Math: 86% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
605 Center Street
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2826
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2826
Gr: PK-5 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Belle Hall Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
385 Egypt Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2841
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2841
Gr: PK-5 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1565 Rifle Range Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2838
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2838
Gr: PK-5 | 828 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
East Cooper Montessori Charter
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1120 Rifle Range Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 216-2883
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 216-2883
Gr: PK-8 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Moultrie Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
645 Coleman Boulevard
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2819
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2819
Gr: 6-8 | 1,135 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
James B. Edwards Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
885 Von Kolnitz Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2805
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2805
Gr: PK-5 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 29464, SC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 29464, SC include Mt. Pleasant Academy, Belle Hall Elementary School and Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 29464?
6 public elementary schools are located in 29464.
What is the racial composition of students in 29464?
29464 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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