For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,203 students in 29585, SC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 29585, SC are Waccamaw Elementary School, Waccamaw Intermediate and Coastal Montessori Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 29585 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 29585, SC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29585, SC Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waccamaw Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1364 Waverly Road
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-4233
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-4233
Grades: PK-3
| 540 students
Rank: #22.
Waccamaw Intermediate
(Math: 63% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
320 Wildcat Way
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-7071
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-7071
Grades: 4-6
| 426 students
Rank: #33.
Coastal Montessori Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
111 Old Plantation Drive
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 235-0413
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 235-0413
Grades: 1-8
| 237 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 29585, SC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 29585, SC include Waccamaw Elementary School, Waccamaw Intermediate and Coastal Montessori Charter.
How many public elementary schools are located in 29585?
3 public elementary schools are located in 29585.
What is the racial composition of students in 29585?
29585 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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