For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,122 students in 29405, SC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 29405, SC are North Charleston Elementary School, North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary School and Meeting Street Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 29405 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in 29405, SC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29405, SC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Charleston Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4921 Durant Avenue
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 745-7107
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 745-7107
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5200 Lackawanna Boulevard
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 529-2831
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 529-2831
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Meeting Street Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2685 Leeds Avenue
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 735-7102
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 735-7102
Gr: PK-8 | 1,153 student Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Mary Ford Early Childhood Learning And Family Center
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3180 Thomasina Mcpherson Boule
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 745-7131
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 745-7131
Gr: PK-K | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
29405, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5841 Rivers Avenue
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 746-1349
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 746-1349
Gr: K-12 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
3750 Dorchester Road
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 745-7113
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 745-7113
Gr: 4-5
2731 Gordon Street
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 745-7126
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 745-7126
Gr: 9-12
2415 Avenue F
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 900-7722
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 900-7722
Gr: K-6 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
3795 Spruill Avenue
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 745-7107
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 745-7107
Gr: PK-5 | 240 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 29405, SC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 29405, SC include North Charleston Elementary School, North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary School and Meeting Street Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 29405?
4 public preschools are located in 29405.
What is the racial composition of students in 29405?
29405 public preschools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
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