For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 8,762 students in 29466, SC.
The top ranked public schools in 29466, SC are Wando High School, Oceanside Collegiate Academy and Charles Pinckney Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29466 have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29466, SC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29466, SC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wando High School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1000 Warrior Way
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 881-8200
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 881-8200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,593 students
Rank: #22.
Oceanside Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
580 Faison Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 936-7128
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 936-7128
Grades: 9-12
| 653 students
Rank: #33.
Charles Pinckney Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3300 Thomas Cario Boulevard
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 856-4585
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 856-4585
Grades: 3-5
| 646 students
Rank: #44.
Carolina Park Elementary 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
| 981 students
Rank: #55.
Thomas C. Cario Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3500 Thomas Cario Boulevard
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 856-4595
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 856-4595
Grades: 6-8
| 1,130 students
Rank: #66.
Laing Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2705 Bulrush Basket Lane
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 849-2809
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 849-2809
Grades: 6-8
| 1,024 students
Rank: #77.
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
| 999 students
Rank: n/an/a
East Cooper Center For Advanced Studies
Vocational School
900 Warrior Way
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 856-5800
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 856-5800
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
3100 Thomas Cario Boulevard
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 849-2200
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 849-2200
Grades: PK-2
| 736 students
29466, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gates School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3003 Dunes West Blvd. Suite 2
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 981-2526
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 981-2526
Grades: 1-6
| 109 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 29466, SC?
The top ranked public schools in 29466, SC include Wando High School, Oceanside Collegiate Academy and Charles Pinckney Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29466?
9 public schools are located in 29466.
What is the racial composition of students in 29466?
29466 public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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