| We get a lot of questions about schools in | | | | from the closest beach. Summerville has a |
| Charleston, SC - especially from home buyers | | | | small-town feel to it, but there are still |
| relocating to Charleston. When clients tell | | | | quite a few restaurants and stores in the |
| us they want to be in a good public school | | | | area. So, Summerville residents don't have |
| district, we give them some of the resources | | | | to leave town for entertainment. But, if |
| we've collected over the years. Most of | | | | they want to go downtown Charleston or to the |
| these are school district websites along with | | | | beach, it's just a short drive away. |
| various sites devoted to school rankings for | | | | |
| the Charleston area and for the state. | | | | James Island also has good schools - from |
| | | | their elementary schools up to their Charter |
| The cities of Mt. Pleasant and Summerville | | | | high school. Also, Academic Magnet High |
| have the highest ranked public schools in | | | | School in North Charleston was ranked 7th in |
| Charleston. Summerville is divided into | | | | the country for public schools. Students |
| several districts. But, if you look at the | | | | have to apply to get into Academic Magnet, |
| rankings, you'll see that Dorchester District | | | | and it is quite competitive. But, the good |
| 2 receives the highest marks. | | | | news is that home buyers have plenty of |
| | | | options for good public schools in |
| When people find out they have two options | | | | Charleston. |
| for places to live in Charleston with such | | | | |
| good public schools, they usually want to | | | | Charleston also has excellent private |
| narrow their search even more. So, the main | | | | schools. Bishop England High School, Ashley |
| differences between these two areas are price | | | | Hall, and Porter-Gaud are just a handful of |
| and location. Mt. Pleasant is more expensive | | | | options for private schools in Charleston. |
| than Summerville, since most areas in Mt. | | | | |
| Pleasant are about 10 minutes from the | | | | Home buyers will find a lot of good |
| beaches and about 15-20 minutes from downtown | | | | information available on schools, so it's |
| Charleston. So, Mt. Pleasant has a much | | | | important for buyers to not just rely on what |
| better location than Summerville. Also, Mt. | | | | we say - but to also look for themselves. If |
| Pleasant has more of an upscale feel to it. | | | | schools are a deciding factor in your home |
| There is plenty to do in Mt. Pleasant - it | | | | purchase, be sure to confirm any information |
| has a nice outdoor shopping mall (Towne | | | | that you get. Most buyers are pleased to see |
| Center), along with a lot of restaurants and | | | | for themselves the many options available for |
| a movie theater. | | | | schools in Charleston. |
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| If you're looking to spend less than $250K | | | | You'll find some of our resources on the |
| for a single family home, I would recommend | | | | Schools page of our website. Buyers can also |
| looking in Summerville. The homes in | | | | view all Charleston homes for sale on the MLS |
| Summerville are more affordable compared to | | | | using our website! Whether you're looking |
| some of the other Charleston areas. | | | | for Mt. Pleasant, SC homes or Summerville |
| Summerville is about 40 to 45 minutes from | | | | real estate, you'll find all the listings on |
| downtown Charleston and a good hour's drive | | | | our site! |