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Best Myrtle Beach Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public elementary schools serving 16,384 students in Myrtle Beach, SC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Myrtle Beach, SC are Ocean Bay Elementary School, St. James Elementary School and Forestbrook Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Myrtle Beach, SC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Myrtle Beach have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 54% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Myrtle Beach, SC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ocean Bay Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
950 International Drive
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 903-8400
Gr: PK-5 | 1,181 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
St. James Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9711 St. James Road
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 650-8220
Gr: PK-4 | 884 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Forestbrook Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4000 Panthers Parkway
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 236-8100
Gr: PK-5 | 930 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Carolina Forest Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
285 Carolina Forest Boulevard
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 236-0001
Gr: PK-5 | 1,336 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Burgess Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9645 Scipio Lane
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 650-4600
Gr: PK-4 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #66.
River Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
700 Augusta Plantation Drive
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 903-6300
Gr: PK-5 | 1,426 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #77.
Ocean Bay Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
905 International Drive
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 903-8420
Gr: 6-8 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #88.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1675 Highway 396
Myrtle Beach, SC 29575
(843) 650-6768
Gr: PK-5 | 866 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #99.
Socastee Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
151 Sheffield Road
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 903-6051
Gr: 6-8 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1010.
Palmetto Academy Of Learning And Success Charter
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3021 Fred Nash Boulevard
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 293-1725
Gr: K-8 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1111.
St. James Intermediate
(Math: 53% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9641 Scipio Lane
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 903-6005
Gr: 5-6 | 883 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Palmetto Bays Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8900 Highway 544
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 236-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Ten Oaks Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
150 Revolutionary War Way
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 488-8896
Gr: 6-8 | 1,264 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1414.
Socastee Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4223 Socastee Boulevard
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 650-2606
Gr: PK-5 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1515.
Bridgewater Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
191 River Landing Boulevard
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 236-3689
Gr: K-8 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1616.
Forestbrook Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4430 Gator Lane
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 236-7300
Gr: 6-8 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1717.
Myrtle Beach Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3101 North Oak Street
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 448-3932
Gr: 6-8 | 1,146 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1818.
Myrtle Beach Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
950 Seahawk Way
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 626-5831
Gr: 3-5 | 1,066 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
Myrtle Beach Primary
620 29th Avenue North
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 448-1774
Gr: 1-2 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Myrtle Beach, SC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Myrtle Beach, SC include Ocean Bay Elementary School, St. James Elementary School and Forestbrook Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Myrtle Beach?
19 public elementary schools are located in Myrtle Beach.
What is the racial composition of students in Myrtle Beach?
Myrtle Beach public elementary schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Myrtle Beach are often viewed compared to one another?

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