For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 3,246 students in 29464, SC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 29464, SC are Mt. Pleasant Academy, Belle Hall Elementary School and Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 29464 have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in 29464, SC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 29464, SC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mt. Pleasant Academy
(Math: 86% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Belle Hall Elementary School
(Math: 89% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary School
(Math: 80% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
East Cooper Montessori Charter
Charter School
(Math: 68% | 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
Gr: PK-8 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
James B. Edwards Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
885 Von Kolnitz Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2805
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2805
Gr: PK-5 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 29464, SC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 29464, SC include Mt. Pleasant Academy, Belle Hall Elementary School and Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 29464?
5 public preschools are located in 29464.
What is the racial composition of students in 29464?
29464 public preschools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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