Summary:
Zip code 29482, located on Sullivans Island, South Carolina, is home to just one school: Sullivan's Island Elementary, a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 with 497 students in the Charleston 01 district.
For parents, this school is an exceptional choice. Sullivan's Island Elementary is currently ranked #5 out of 649 elementary schools in South Carolina, earning a 5-star rating and placing it in the 99th percentile statewide. Its academic performance is uniformly outstanding—every subject and grade level shows proficiency rates above 85%, with the school outperforming state averages by 24 to 38 percentage points. Mathematics is a particular strength, with 5th graders posting an 87.5% proficiency rate versus a 49.1% state average, a remarkable +38.4 point gap. The school also excels in ELA and science, with 3rd grade ELA at 94.7% proficiency. Beyond test scores, the school boasts a remarkably low 3.0% chronic absenteeism rate—about 7 times lower than the state average of 22.3%—which speaks to strong family engagement and a supportive community environment.
Operationally, the school invests heavily in its students, spending $18,897 per pupil and maintaining a favorable 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio that allows for personalized attention. The school's trajectory is also impressive: its state ranking has improved every year, from #13 in 2023-2024 to #6 in 2024-2025, and now to #5 in 2025-2026. While ELA scores saw slight dips in 4th and 5th grades year-over-year, 3rd grade ELA improved by 7 points, and overall performance remains elite. With consistent excellence across all subjects, a small and personalized learning environment, and a rising trajectory, Sullivan's Island Elementary stands as a benchmark for elementary education in South Carolina, offering families a top-tier educational experience.
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