For the 2024-25 school year, there are 577 magnet public preschools serving 307,100 students in South Carolina.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public preschools in South Carolina are Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus, Sterling School and Mt. Pleasant Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Carolina magnet public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the South Carolina public preschool average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Magnet Public Preschools in South Carolina (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 97% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1151 Kelly Mill Road
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 714-1300
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 714-1300
Grades: PK-2
| 494 students
Rank: #22.
Sterling School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
99 John Mccarroll Way
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 355-4480
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 355-4480
Grades: PK-8
| 690 students
Rank: #33.
Mt. Pleasant Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
605 Center Street
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2826
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2826
Grades: PK-5
| 658 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Tega Cay Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2185 Gold Hill Road
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 548-8282
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 548-8282
Grades: PK-5
| 782 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Tigerville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
25 Tigerville Elementary Schoo
Taylors, SC 29687
(864) 355-4600
Taylors, SC 29687
(864) 355-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
Rank: #66.
Belle Hall Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
385 Egypt Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2841
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2841
Grades: PK-5
| 666 students
Rank: #77.
Brockman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2245 Montclair Drive
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 790-6743
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 790-6743
Grades: PK-5
| 268 students
Rank: #88.
Sullivan's Island Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2014 Mike Perkis Place
Sullivans Island, SC 29482
(843) 883-3118
Sullivans Island, SC 29482
(843) 883-3118
Grades: PK-5
| 475 students
Rank: #99.
Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1565 Rifle Range Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2838
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2838
Grades: PK-5
| 834 students
Rank: #1010.
Daniel Island School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2365 Daniel Island Drive
Charleston, SC 29492
(843) 471-2301
Charleston, SC 29492
(843) 471-2301
Grades: PK-8
| 1,170 students
Rank: #1111.
Wren Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
226 Roper Road
Piedmont, SC 29673
(864) 850-5950
Piedmont, SC 29673
(864) 850-5950
Grades: PK-5
| 616 students
Rank: #1212.
East Cooper Montessori Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1120 Rifle Range Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 216-2883
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 216-2883
Grades: PK-8
| 432 students
Rank: #1313.
Monarch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
224 Five Forks Road
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-0600
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-0600
Grades: PK-5
| 873 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Clemson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
581 Berkeley Drive
Clemson, SC 29631
(864) 397-1500
Clemson, SC 29631
(864) 397-1500
Grades: PK-5
| 794 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Coosa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
45 Middle Road
Beaufort, SC 29907
(843) 322-6100
Beaufort, SC 29907
(843) 322-6100
Grades: PK-5
| 461 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
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
| 273 students
Rank: #1717.
Orange Grove Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1225 Orange Branch Road
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 763-1520
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 763-1520
Grades: PK-8
| 1,167 students
Rank: #1818.
Beech Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1001 Beech Hill Road
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 821-3970
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 821-3970
Grades: PK-5
| 1,101 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Carolina Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3650 Park Avenue Boulevard
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 856-8060
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 856-8060
Grades: PK-5
| 978 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Oakview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
515 Godfrey Road
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-7100
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-7100
Grades: PK-5
| 890 students
Rank: #2121.
Lake Murray Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
205 Wise Ferry Road
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-3100
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-3100
Grades: PK-5
| 901 students
Rank: #2222.
Stiles Point Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
883-a Mikell Drive
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2767
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2767
Grades: PK-5
| 817 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Cooley Springs-fingerville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
140 Cooley Springs School Road
Chesnee, SC 29323
(864) 592-1211
Chesnee, SC 29323
(864) 592-1211
Grades: PK-5
| 391 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Kings Town Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1774 Mason Bend Drive
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 396-3400
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 396-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 875 students
Rank: #2525.
Oakridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5670 Oakridge Road
Clover, SC 29710
(803) 631-8400
Clover, SC 29710
(803) 631-8400
Grades: PK-5
| 838 students
Rank: #2626.
Ocean Bay Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
950 International Drive
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 903-8400
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 903-8400
Grades: PK-5
| 1,054 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Fairfield Magnet For Math And Science
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1647 Us Highway 321 Bypass Nor
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-4810
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-4810
Grades: PK-6
| 217 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Waccamaw Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 519 students
Rank: #2929.
Paris Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
32 East Belvue Road
Taylors, SC 29687
(864) 355-4260
Taylors, SC 29687
(864) 355-4260
Grades: PK-5
| 580 students
Rank: #3030.
Jennie Moore Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2725 Bulrush Basket Lane
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 849-2815
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 849-2815
Grades: PK-5
| 1,004 students
Rank: #3131.
Harbor View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1576 Harbor View Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2749
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2749
Grades: PK-5
| 639 students
Rank: #3232.
North Pointe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3325 Highway 81 North
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 260-5040
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 260-5040
Grades: PK-5
| 492 students
Rank: #3333.
River Trail Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1016 Fort Mill Parkway
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 835-7555
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 835-7555
Grades: PK-5
| 706 students
Rank: #3434.
Carlisle-foster's Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
625 Foster's Grove Road
Chesnee, SC 29323
(864) 578-2215
Chesnee, SC 29323
(864) 578-2215
Grades: PK-5
| 572 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1871 Wallace School Road
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 763-1555
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 763-1555
Grades: PK-5
| 612 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public preschools in South Carolina?
The top ranked magnet public preschools in South Carolina include Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus, Sterling School and Mt. Pleasant Academy.
How many magnet public preschools are located in South Carolina?
577 magnet public preschools are located in South Carolina.
What is the racial composition of students in South Carolina?
South Carolina magnet public preschools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the South Carolina public preschools average of 53% (majority Black).
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