For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 192 students in 29935, SC (there are , serving 13 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 29935, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public school in 29935, SC is Port Royal Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 29935 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29935, SC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29935, SC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Port Royal Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1214 Paris Avenue
Port Royal, SC 29935
(843) 322-0834
Port Royal, SC 29935
(843) 322-0834
Grades: PK-5
| 192 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 29935, SC?
The top ranked public schools in 29935, SC include Port Royal Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29935?
1 public schools are located in 29935.
What percentage of students in 29935 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 29935 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29935?
29935 public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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