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Stiles Point Elementary

Public Grades PK, KG-5

5^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 661 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Better than 99% of South Carolina elementary schools

Summary

Stiles Point Elementary is a large, high-achieving public school in Charleston, SC, serving 866 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Charleston 01 school district. This school is a true academic standout, ranking #4 out of 649 elementary schools in South Carolina for the 2025-2026 school year—placing it in the top 1% statewide and earning a 5-star rating. This isn't a fluke; the school has been ranked in the top 30 in the state for five straight years, showing consistent, sustained excellence that sets it apart from nearly every other school in the region.

What makes Stiles Point truly remarkable is how well students perform across the board. In 3rd grade, for example, 94.5% of students are proficient in English Language Arts and 93.6% in Math—scores that are roughly 30-35 percentage points higher than the state average. Even more impressive, the school ranks in the 99th percentile for low-income students, proving that its success isn't just about who walks through the door, but about the quality of teaching and support inside the classroom. This is a stark contrast to nearby schools like Mitchell Elementary or Sanders-Clyde Elementary, which are only a few miles away but have proficiency rates that are often 50-60 points lower. Even high-performing neighbors like Harbor View Elementary (ranked #46) and St. Andrew's School of Math and Science (ranked #102) trail Stiles Point by a significant margin.

Another standout feature is attendance. Chronic absenteeism—a major issue statewide at around 22%—is just 5.3% at Stiles Point, nearly four times lower than the state average and far better than nearby James Island Elementary (14.5%) or Memminger Elementary (19.8%). Interestingly, the school achieves these outstanding results while spending a modest $17,245 per student—less than half of what some lower-performing schools in the district spend. This suggests that Stiles Point's success comes from strong instructional practices and school culture, not just financial resources. For parents seeking a school where children thrive academically regardless of background, Stiles Point is an exceptional choice.

866

Students ?

17.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,245

Per pupil spending ?

15.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

883-A Mikell Drive
Charleston, SC 29412

(843) 762-2767

District: Charleston 01

Students who attend Stiles Point Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Camp Road Middle
High:	James Island Charter High

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.1%

Two or more races:

4.0%

African American:

3.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 89th percentile in 2016 → 99th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the South Carolina average (90% vs 58% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 1% of South Carolina elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 10 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school90%

District avg65%

South Carolina avg58%

5^th of 661

South Carolina public elementary schools ?

Top 1%▲ up 10 pts since 2016

From top 11% (2016) to top 1% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 46Elementary Schools in the Charleston 01

22^nd of 75Charleston 01 among South Carolina districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	97.4	5 of 661	99.2%	★★★★★
2025	96.2	15 of 639	97.7%	★★★★★
2024	95.4	19 of 643	97.0%	★★★★★
2023	95.5	16 of 644	97.5%	★★★★★
2022	94.5	28 of 625	95.5%	★★★★★
2021	95.2	25 of 622	96.0%	★★★★★
2019	90.8	46 of 643	92.8%	★★★★★
2018	91.7	40 of 624	93.6%	★★★★★
2017	91.0	38 of 639	94.1%	★★★★★
2016	85.9	65 of 619	89.5%	★★★★☆
2015	88.9	37 of 638	94.2%	★★★★★
2014	90.0	20 of 630	96.8%	★★★★★
2013	89.2	16 of 599	97.3%	★★★★★
2012	83.7	55 of 594	90.7%	★★★★★
2011	88.0	30 of 597	95.0%	★★★★★
2010	91.4	17 of 589	97.1%	★★★★★
2009	89.7	19 of 580	96.7%	★★★★★
2008	89.4	18 of 577	96.9%	★★★★★
2007	89.0	20 of 566	96.5%	★★★★★
2006	87.2	32 of 559	94.3%	★★★★★
2005	88.9	17 of 557	96.9%	★★★★★
2004	86.8	44 of 550	92.0%	★★★★★
2003	84.8	53 of 542	90.2%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	96.6	8 of 599	98.7%	★★★★★
2025	95.9	11 of 580	98.1%	★★★★★
2024	94.5	15 of 568	97.4%	★★★★★
2023	95.0	13 of 580	97.8%	★★★★★
2022	93.2	30 of 573	94.8%	★★★★★
2021	95.0	23 of 554	95.8%	★★★★★
2019	91.8	27 of 588	95.4%	★★★★★
2018	92.2	34 of 570	94.0%	★★★★★

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	66.8	46 of 196	76.5%	★★★★☆
2025	74.3	11 of 101	89.1%	★★★★★
2024	70.4	21 of 82	74.4%	★★★★☆
2023	66.3	48 of 105	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	69.8	33 of 109	69.7%	★★★★☆
2021	56.4	92 of 147	37.4%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	96.7	7 of 634	98.9%	★★★★★
2025	90.3	30 of 612	95.1%	★★★★★
2024	93.0	18 of 602	97.0%	★★★★★
2023	69.1	167 of 608	72.5%	★★★★☆
2022	67.8	175 of 600	70.8%	★★★★☆
2021	94.9	13 of 580	97.8%	★★★★★
2019	77.6	95 of 600	84.2%	★★★★☆
2018	77.8	100 of 588	83.0%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	96.9	4 of 591	99.3%	★★★★★
2025	94.6	17 of 585	97.1%	★★★★★
2024	94.1	24 of 571	95.8%	★★★★★
2023	93.9	24 of 582	95.9%	★★★★★
2022	93.4	29 of 579	95.0%	★★★★★
2021	93.5	29 of 561	94.8%	★★★★★
2019	87.7	59 of 590	90.0%	★★★★★
2018	88.6	50 of 571	91.2%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	92.4	14 of 463	97.0%	★★★★★
2025	90.5	20 of 459	95.6%	★★★★★
2024	88.0	29 of 446	93.5%	★★★★★
2023	87.2	37 of 463	92.0%	★★★★★
2022	86.0	45 of 455	90.1%	★★★★★
2021	86.6	43 of 439	90.2%	★★★★★
2019	79.6	72 of 472	84.7%	★★★★☆
2018	85.4	54 of 457	88.2%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2026)99th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)99th percentile~ school

Female (2026)99th percentile~ school

White (2026)97th percentile~ school

Gifted and Talented (2026)77th percentile-23 vs school

By subject vs South Carolina (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts92%+28 vs state

Mathematics89%+35 vs state

Science85%+34 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Friday, October 28, 2016

This is an amazing school! Teachers are knowledgeable, kind, and passionate. Parents are supportive and the school environment is fun and safe. Close Quote

by a student
Thursday, March 31, 2011

I used to go to Stiles Point Elementary School, and I loved it! The teachers helped you out whenever you needed extra help and the students were always friendly. (: Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, June 19, 2010

Great School, Great Teachers and Great Students! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				SC READY English Language Arts (2026)						SC READY Mathematics (2026)						SC READY Science (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2024)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SC READY English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 4th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 5th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 6th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 7th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 8th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 3rd Grade	SC READY Mathematics 4th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 5th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 6th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 7th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 8th Grade	SC READY Science 4th Grade	SC READY Science 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Stiles Point Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	883-A Mikell Drive	Charleston	29412	Charleston County	Charleston 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 762-2767	866	51	17.1	15.4%	772 (89.1%)	34 (3.9%)	19 (2.2%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (4.0%)	97.4	5^th of 661 public elementary schools	99.2%		96.2	15^th of 639 public elementary schools	97.7%	10	94.5	90.0	93.1				93.6	86.7	86.2				85.4		$17,245	$3,274	$1,316	$4,590	$10,588	$2,066	$12,654
Harbor View Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1576 Harbor View Road	Charleston	29412	Charleston County	Charleston 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 762-2749	621	42	14.6	36.9%	483 (77.8%)	71 (11.4%)	29 (4.7%)	7 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	28 (4.5%)	90.4	47^th of 661 public elementary schools	92.9%		91.1	41^st of 639 public elementary schools	93.6%	6	78.3	82.8	87.5				76.6	73.1	75.0				80.7		$16,949	$2,536	$1,313	$3,849	$10,363	$2,737	$13,100
Memminger Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	20 Beaufain Street	Charleston	29401	Charleston County	Charleston 01	No	Yes	No	Yes	(843) 724-7778	438	37	11.8	100.0%	221 (50.5%)	176 (40.2%)	11 (2.5%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.9%)	33.3	436^th of 661 public elementary schools	34.0%		30.2	449^th of 639 public elementary schools	29.7%	13	53.0	55.5	37.1				53.0	47.2	31.5				52.8		$26,342	$4,773	$1,844	$6,616	$15,297	$4,429	$19,726
Murray-LaSaine Montessori	Public	PK, KG-8	691 Riverland Drive	Charleston	29412	Charleston County	Charleston 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 762-2765	347	25	14.1	29.6%	283 (81.6%)	28 (8.1%)	22 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.7%)	79.1	130^th of 661 public elementary schools	80.3%		78.9	127^th of 639 public elementary schools	80.1%	3	82.0	80.5	82.4	62.5			74.3	61.2	55.9	33.4			72.3	66.7	$26,181	$3,783	$1,369	$5,152	$16,995	$4,034	$21,029
James Island Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1872 Grimball Road	Charleston	29412	Charleston County	Charleston 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 762-8240	580	41	14.1	44.2%	377 (65.0%)	152 (26.2%)	19 (3.3%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (4.5%)	77	142^nd of 661 public elementary schools	78.5%		74.3	166^th of 639 public elementary schools	74.0%	24	73.9	72.9	65.8				76.8	75.3	54.9				65.9		$26,743	$4,799	$1,534	$6,333	$16,689	$3,721	$20,410
Charleston Progressive	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	382 Meeting Street	Charleston	29403	Charleston County	Charleston 01	No	Yes	No	Yes	(843) 720-2967	184	21	8.5	100.0%	2 (1.1%)	173 (94.0%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.3%)	54.3	284^th of 661 public elementary schools	57.0%		44.8	342^nd of 639 public elementary schools	46.5%	58	68.9	70.0	58.8				62.0	45.0	38.2				65.0		$36,481	$7,724	$2,465	$10,188	$20,136	$6,156	$26,292
Charleston Development Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	233 Line Street	Charleston	29403	Charleston County	Charleston 01	Yes	No	No	Yes	(843) 722-2689	151	15	10.2	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	151 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35.2	428^th of 661 public elementary schools	35.2%					(n/a)				57.7		65.0				15.3		15.0		42.3
Mitchell Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2 Perry Street	Charleston	29403	Charleston County	Charleston 01	No	Yes	No	Yes	(843) 724-7261	188	24	7.8	100.0%	6 (3.2%)	167 (88.8%)	5 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.3%)	8.7	640^th of 661 public elementary schools	3.2%		7.3	621^st of 639 public elementary schools	2.8%	19	28.5	25.1	45.0				33.4	12.6	40.0				18.7		$36,173	$8,691	$2,278	$10,969	$18,813	$6,391	$25,204
St. Andrew's School of Math and Science	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	30 Chadwick Drive	Charleston	29407	Charleston County	Charleston 01	No	Yes	No	No	(843) 763-1503	769	52	14.8	41.7%	450 (58.5%)	166 (21.6%)	82 (10.7%)	15 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	54 (7.0%)	82.6	104^th of 661 public elementary schools	84.3%		86.3	75^th of 639 public elementary schools	88.3%	29	81.6	76.5	66.1				83.2	67.2	61.7				73.1		$18,113	$3,633	$1,283	$4,916	$10,805	$2,392	$13,197
Sanders-Clyde Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	805 Morrison Drive	Charleston	29403	Charleston County	Charleston 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 724-7783	369	40	9.2	100.0%	9 (2.4%)	326 (88.3%)	12 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	21 (5.7%)	25.2	495^th of 661 public elementary schools	25.1%		26	479^th of 639 public elementary schools	25.0%	16	46.0	52.3	46.2				50.0	34.1	30.8				43.2		$39,483	$8,228	$3,738	$11,966	$22,862	$4,655	$27,517

Frequently Asked Questions about Stiles Point Elementary

Is Stiles Point Elementary a good school?

Yes! Stiles Point Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 5^th of 661 South Carolina elementary schools.

What district is Stiles Point Elementary in?

Charleston 01

What schools do graduates of Stiles Point Elementary attend?

Students who attend Stiles Point Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Camp Road Middle
High : James Island Charter High

How many students attend Stiles Point Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 866 students attended Stiles Point Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Stiles Point Elementary?

Students at Stiles Point Elementary are 89% White, 4% Two or more races, 4% African American, 2% Hispanic.

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