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Best Science Proficiency Public Elementary Schools in South Carolina (2026)

Public elementary schools in South Carolina achieve an average science proficiency of 46% (2026).
The public elementary schools with the highest science proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public elementary school with the highest science proficiency in South Carolina is Buist Academy, with ≥95%.
Science Proficiency Range: 77% 95% Avg. Science Proficiency: 81%

Top Science Proficiency Public Elementary Schools in South Carolina (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Science Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Buist Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 3-8
103 Calhoun Street
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 724-7750
Rank: #22.
Augusta Circle Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: K-5
100 Winyah Street
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 355-1200
Rank: #33.
Pleasant Knoll Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 85%
Grades: 6-8
2320 Pleasant Road
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 835-3770
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Cooley Springs-fingerville Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: PK-5
140 Cooley Springs School Road
Chesnee, SC 29323
(864) 592-1211
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Iva Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: PK-5
803 Antreville Highway
Iva, SC 29655
(864) 348-6400
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Tigerville Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: PK-5
25 Tigerville Elementary Schoo
Taylors, SC 29687
(864) 355-4600
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Charles Pinckney Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 83%
Grades: 3-5
3300 Thomas Cario Boulevard
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 856-4585
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Charleston School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 83%
Grades: 6-12
5109-b West Enterprise Street
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 529-4990
Rank: #9 - 179. - 17.
Beech Hill Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: PK-5
1001 Beech Hill Road
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 821-3970
Rank: #9 - 179. - 17.
Bell's Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: K-5
804 Scuffletown Road
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-3800
Rank: #9 - 179. - 17.
Belle Hall Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: PK-5
385 Egypt Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2841
Rank: #9 - 179. - 17.
Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: PK-5
1565 Rifle Range Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2838
Rank: #9 - 179. - 17.
Paris Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: PK-5
32 East Belvue Road
Taylors, SC 29687
(864) 355-4260
Rank: #9 - 179. - 17.
Pelham Road Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: K-5
100 All Star Way
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 355-7600
Rank: #9 - 179. - 17.
Sterling School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: PK-8
99 John Mccarroll Way
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 355-4480
Rank: #9 - 179. - 17.
Stone Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: K-5
115 Randall Street
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 355-8400
Rank: #9 - 179. - 17.
Tega Cay Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: PK-5
2185 Gold Hill Road
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 548-8282
Rank: #1818.
Orange Grove Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 80%
Grades: PK-8
1225 Orange Branch Road
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 763-1520
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Gold Hill Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 79%
Grades: 6-8
1025 Dave Gibson Boulevard
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 548-8300
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Rollings Middle School Of The Arts
(Math: 75% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 79%
Grades: 6-8
815 South Main Street
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-3610
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Daniel Island School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 78%
Grades: K-8
2365 Daniel Island Drive
Charleston, SC 29492
(843) 471-2301
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Moultrie Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 78%
Grades: 6-8
645 Coleman Boulevard
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2819
Rank: #23 - 4223. - 42.
Buena Vista Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: K-5
310 Batesville Road
Greer, SC 29650
(864) 355-2200
Rank: #23 - 4223. - 42.
Carolina Park Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: K-5
3650 Park Avenue Boulevard
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 856-8060
Rank: #23 - 4223. - 42.
Clemson Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: PK-5
581 Berkeley Drive
Clemson, SC 29631
(864) 397-1500
Rank: #23 - 4223. - 42.
Coosa Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: PK-5
45 Middle Road
Beaufort, SC 29907
(843) 322-6100
Rank: #23 - 4223. - 42.
East Cooper Montessori Charter
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: PK-8
1120 Rifle Range Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 216-2883
Rank: #23 - 4223. - 42.
Harbor View Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: PK-5
1576 Harbor View Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2749
Rank: #23 - 4223. - 42.
James B. Edwards Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: PK-5
885 Von Kolnitz Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2805
Rank: #23 - 4223. - 42.
Marrington Middle School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: 6-8
109 Gearing Street
Goose Creek, SC 29445
(843) 572-0313
Rank: #23 - 4223. - 42.
Monarch Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: PK-5
224 Five Forks Road
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-0600
Rank: #23 - 4223. - 42.
Mt. Lebanon Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: PK-6
2850 Lebanon Road
Pendleton, SC 29670
(864) 403-2400
Rank: #23 - 4223. - 42.
Mt. Pleasant Academy
(Math: 86% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: PK-5
605 Center Street
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2826
Rank: #23 - 4223. - 42.
New Providence Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: PK-5
1118 Old Cherokee Road
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-3300
Rank: #23 - 4223. - 42.
Oakridge Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: PK-5
5670 Oakridge Road
Clover, SC 29710
(803) 631-8400
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What is the South Carolina average public elementary schools science proficiency?
The South Carolina average public elementary schools science proficiency is 46%% for 2026.
What are the public elementary schools with the highest science proficiency in South Carolina?
The best top-ranked public elementary schools in South Carolina include Buist Academy, Augusta Circle Elementary School and Pleasant Knoll Middle School.

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