For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,359 students in 29906, SC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 29906, SC are Riverview Charter School, Bridges Preparatory School and Lowcountry Montessori School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 29906 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29906, SC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29906, SC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverview Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
81 Savannah Highway
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 379-0133
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 379-0133
Gr: K-8 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Bridges Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
555 Robert Smalls Parkway
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 982-7737
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 982-7737
Gr: K-12 | 1,472 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Lowcountry Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
749 Broad River Drive
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 322-0577
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 322-0577
Gr: PK-12 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Robert Smalls Leadership Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
43 W. K. Alston Drive
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 322-2500
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 322-2500
Gr: PK-8 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 29906, SC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 29906, SC include Riverview Charter School, Bridges Preparatory School and Lowcountry Montessori School.
How many public middle schools are located in 29906?
4 public middle schools are located in 29906.
What is the racial composition of students in 29906?
29906 public middle schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public middle schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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