For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,928 students in 29406, SC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 29406, SC are Green Charter School Lowcountry, Matilda F. Dunston Elementary School and A. C. Corcoran Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 29406 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 29406, SC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29406, SC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Green Charter School Lowcountry
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8717 Old University Boulevard
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 501-7911
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 501-7911
Gr: K-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Matilda F. Dunston Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1825 Remount Road
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 745-7109
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 745-7109
Gr: PK-5 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
A. C. Corcoran Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8585 Vistavia Road
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 764-2218
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 764-2218
Gr: PK-5 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Deer Park Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2263 Otranto Road
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 990-5200
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 990-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 29406, SC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 29406, SC include Green Charter School Lowcountry, Matilda F. Dunston Elementary School and A. C. Corcoran Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 29406?
4 public elementary schools are located in 29406.
What is the racial composition of students in 29406?
29406 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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