For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 10,453 students in 29485, SC (there are 3 private schools, serving 363 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 29485, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 29485, SC are Ashley Ridge High School, Beech Hill Elementary School and Sand Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29485 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29485, SC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29485, SC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ashley Ridge High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9800 Delemar Highway
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 695-4900
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 695-4900
Gr: 9-12 | 2,599 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Beech Hill Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1001 Beech Hill Road
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 821-3970
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 821-3970
Gr: PK-5 | 1,079 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Sand Hill Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
324 Gnarly Oak Lane
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 695-5201
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 695-5201
Gr: PK-5 | 1,169 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 Chandler Creek Road
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 695-5205
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 695-5205
Gr: PK-5 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
Fort Dorchester Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5201 Old Glory Lane
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 832-5550
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 832-5550
Gr: PK-5 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #66.
Flowertown Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20 King Charles Circle
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 871-7400
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 871-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 783 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #77.
Newington Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10 King Charles Circle
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 871-3230
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 871-3230
Gr: PK-5 | 862 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #88.
Lowcountry Connection Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1520 Old Trolley Road
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 695-9305
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 695-9305
Gr: K-12 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
1011 Beech Hill Road
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 695-2451
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 695-2451
Gr: 6-8 | 1,031 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
Summerville Prep
Charter School
1899 Bacons Bridge Road
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 278-9726
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 278-9726
Gr: K-8 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 29485, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in 29485, SC include Ashley Ridge High School, Beech Hill Elementary School and Sand Hill Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29485?
10 public schools are located in 29485.
What percentage of students in 29485 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 29485 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29485?
29485 public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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