Public schools provide tuition-free K-12 education to all resident students within their assigned attendance zones, offering academic programs, extracurricular activities, and student support services funded by local, state, and federal sources. There are 38 Public Schools locations in Charleston, South Carolina.
Families in Charleston should contact their school district's enrollment office to determine their assigned school based on home address and to learn about any open enrollment, magnet school, or inter-district transfer options that may be available for the upcoming school year.
List of Charleston City, South Carolina Public Schools
Charleston Progressive
James Island Charter High
James Simons Elementary
Midland Park Primary
Mitchell Elementary
Orange Grove Charter School
Oakland Elementary
St. Andrew's School Of Math And Science
Simmons Pinckney Middle
Springfield Elementary
Stiles Point Elementary
Buist Academy
Charleston Charter School For Math And Science
Charleston Development Academy
Fort Johnson Middle
Memminger Elementary
Murray Lasaine Elementary School
Pattison's Academy For Comprehensive Education
Stono Park Elementary
Daniel Island School
Burke High
C. E. Williams Middle School For Creative & Scientific Arts
Drayton Hall Elementary School
James Island Middle
Montessori Community School
Sanders-Clyde Elementary
St. Andrews Middle School
West Ashley High
West Athens Elementary School
West Ashley Middle
Philip Simmons Middle
Ashley River Creative Arts
Allegro Charter School Of Music
Apple Charter Elementary
Carolina Voyager Charter
Harbor View Elementary
James Island Elementary
Murray Lasaine Elementary
Public Schools near Charleston
Parents in Charleston can access school performance data, attendance boundaries, and program offerings through the school district's website, and many districts in South Carolina offer parent portal access where families can monitor grades, attendance, and school communications in real time. When visiting a school administrative office, bring identification and any relevant student documentation to expedite enrollment or records requests.
You may also find Public Schools locations in nearby cities including Charleston, North Charleston, Hanahan.