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Best South Carolina Magnet Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 100 magnet public elementary schools serving 60,120 students in South Carolina.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top-ranked magnet public elementary schools in South Carolina are Buist Academy, Charleston School Of The Arts and Sullivan's Island Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Carolina magnet public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 54% (majority Black).

Best Magnet Public Elementary Schools in South Carolina (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buist Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
103 Calhoun Street
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 724-7750
Gr: 3-8 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Charleston School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5109-b West Enterprise Street
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 529-4990
Gr: 6-12 | 1,102 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Sullivan's Island Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2014 Mike Perkis Place
Sullivans Island, SC 29482
(843) 883-3118
Gr: PK-5 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Stone Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
115 Randall Street
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 355-8400
Gr: K-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Montessori Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2122 Wood Avenue
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 769-0346
Gr: PK-8 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Laing Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2705 Bulrush Basket Lane
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 849-2809
Gr: 6-8 | 986 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #77.
Southwood Academy For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1110 Southwood Street
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5205
Gr: 6-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #88.
Howe Hall Aims Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
115 Howe Hall Road
Goose Creek, SC 29445
(843) 820-3899
Gr: K-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #99.
Fairfield Magnet For Math And Science
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1647 Us Highway 321 Bypass Nor
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-4810
Gr: PK-6 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1010.
Pine St. Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 South Pine Street
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 594-4470
Gr: PK-5 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1111.
Jennie Moore Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2725 Bulrush Basket Lane
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 849-2815
Gr: PK-5 | 993 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1212.
James B. Edwards Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
885 Von Kolnitz Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2805
Gr: PK-5 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1313.
Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1871 Wallace School Road
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 763-1555
Gr: PK-5 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1414.
Midway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1221 Harriett Circle
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 716-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1515.
St. Andrew's School Of Math And Science
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
30 Chadwick Drive
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 763-1503
Gr: PK-5 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1616.
Concord Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2701 Calrossie Road
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 260-5105
Gr: PK-5 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1717.
Jesse Boyd Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1505 Fernwood Glendale Road
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 594-4430
Gr: PK-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1818.
Blythe Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 Blythe Drive
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 355-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 866 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1919.
Pritchardville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9447 Evan Way
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843) 707-0500
Gr: PK-5 | 887 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2020.
Marrington Middle School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
109 Gearing Street
Goose Creek, SC 29445
(843) 572-0313
Gr: 6-8 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2121.
River Ridge Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3050 River Ridge Drive
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843) 836-4600
Gr: PK-8 | 1,134 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2222.
Abner Creek Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2050 Abner Creek Road
Duncan, SC 29334
(864) 949-2334
Gr: PK-5 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2323.
League Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
125 Twin Lake Drive
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 355-8100
Gr: 6-8 | 787 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2424.
Greenville Middle Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
339 Lowndes Avenue
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 355-5600
Gr: 6-8 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2525.
Forest Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6801 Brookfield Road
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 782-0470
Gr: PK-5 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Harbison West Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
257 Crossbow Drive
Columbia, SC 29212
(803) 476-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Mclees Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4900 Dobbins Bridge Road
Anderson, SC 29626
(864) 716-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2828.
Bridge Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
121 Bombing Range Road
Elgin, SC 29045
(803) 462-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2929.
H. E. Corley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1500 Chadford Road
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 476-4001
Gr: PK-5 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #3030.
North Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1300 Clemson Road
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 736-3183
Gr: PK-5 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3131.
L. B. Nelson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
225 North Brickyard Road
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 736-8730
Gr: PK-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3232.
Hilton Head Island Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
30 School Road
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
(843) 342-4100
Gr: 1-5 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #3333.
East North Street Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1720 East North Street
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 355-2900
Gr: PK-5 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #3434.
Beaufort Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1800 Prince Street
Beaufort, SC 29902
(843) 322-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #3535.
Muller Road Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1031 Muller Road
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-6851
Gr: K-8 | 1,242 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked magnet public elementary schools in South Carolina?
The top-ranked magnet public elementary schools in South Carolina include Buist Academy, Charleston School Of The Arts and Sullivan's Island Elementary School.
How many magnet public elementary schools are located in South Carolina?
100 magnet public elementary schools are located in South Carolina.
What is the racial composition of students in South Carolina?
South Carolina magnet public elementary schools minority enrollment is 66% 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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