Mt. Zion Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Johns Island, South Carolina 29455 · Charleston 01
#517 of 688 elementary schools in South Carolina
#34771 of 50,301 nationally
About Mt. Zion Elementary
Mt. Zion Elementary is a public elementary located in Johns Island, in the Charleston 01 school district of South Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 295 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 35.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 517th of 688 ranked elementary schools in South Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (88th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (13th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 295.
There are 4 schools in Johns Island; Mt. Zion Elementary ranks 3rd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)37%
- Reading proficiency (30%)27%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)10.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Mt. Zion Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 10.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Mt. Zion Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Haut Gap Middle
Johns Island · Public middle · Grades 6–8
412 students · 5.7 km away
James Island Elementary
Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
580 students · 7.0 km away
St. Johns High
Johns Island · Public high · Grades 9–12
390 students · 7.3 km away
Angel Oak Elementary
Johns Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
828 students · 7.5 km away
Murray-LaSaine Montessori
Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
347 students · 9.1 km away
Camp Road Middle
Charleston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
901 students · 9.2 km away
Harbor View Elementary
Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
621 students · 11 km away
Stono Park Elementary
Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
337 students · 12 km away
James Island Charter High
Charleston · Charter high · Grades 9–12
1,612 students · 12 km away
Oakland Elementary
Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
556 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in South Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
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295 students
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295 students
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Abbeville · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
296 students
Kelly Edwards Elementary
Williston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
296 students
Heath Springs Elementary
Heath Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
297 students
Joanna-Woodson Elementary
Joanna · Public elementary · Grades K–5
293 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Mt. Zion Elementary a good school?
Mt. Zion Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 35.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #517 of 688 in South Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Mt. Zion Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Mt. Zion Elementary ranks #517 of 688 elementary schools in South Carolina and #34771 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Mt. Zion Elementary?
Mt. Zion Elementary had 295 students in 2025.
Is Mt. Zion Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Mt. Zion Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Mt. Zion Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Mt. Zion Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.