For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,135 students in 29414, SC.
The top ranked public preschools in 29414, SC are Montessori Community School, Drayton Hall Elementary School and Oakland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 29414 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in 29414, SC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29414, SC Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Montessori Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2122 Wood Avenue
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 769-0346
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 769-0346
Grades: PK-8
| 281 students
Rank: #22.
Drayton Hall Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3138 Ashley River Road
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 852-0678
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 852-0678
Grades: PK-5
| 655 students
Rank: #33.
Oakland Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
505-a Arlington Drive
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 763-1510
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 763-1510
Grades: PK-5
| 525 students
Rank: #44.
Springfield Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2130 Pinehurst Avenue
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 763-1538
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 763-1538
Grades: PK-5
| 674 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 29414, SC?
The top ranked public preschools in 29414, SC include Montessori Community School, Drayton Hall Elementary School and Oakland Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 29414?
4 public preschools are located in 29414.
What is the racial composition of students in 29414?
29414 public preschools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
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