For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,955 students in Ridgeland, SC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ridgeland, SC are Ridgeland Secondary Academy Of Excellence and Ridgeland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ridgeland, SC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ridgeland have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Ridgeland, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridgeland Secondary Academy Of Excellence
(Math: 16% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
250 Jaguar Trail
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 489-8844
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 489-8844
Gr: 6-12 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Ridgeland Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
250 Jaguar Trail
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 489-8845
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 489-8845
Gr: PK-5 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Meeting Street-jasper & Beaufort
Charter School
8575 East Argent Parkway
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 277-9969
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 277-9969
Gr: K-1 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Polaris Tech Charter School
Charter School
1508 Grays Highway
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 645-0605
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 645-0605
Gr: K-12 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Ridgeland, South Carolina ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P O Box 760
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 726-7230
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 726-7230
Gr: 9-12 | 834 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Polaris Tech Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1508 Grays Highway
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 645-0605
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 645-0605
Gr: 5-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Ridgeland, SC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ridgeland, SC include Ridgeland Secondary Academy Of Excellence and Ridgeland Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ridgeland?
4 public elementary schools are located in Ridgeland.
What is the racial composition of students in Ridgeland?
Ridgeland public elementary schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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