In the center of the Daniel Island community lies one of the top-ranked schools in Berkeley County. The Daniel Island School serves over 1,000 students from prekindergarten to eighth grade with a 16-to-1 student-teacher ratio.
The school offers public transportation, although most students choose to ride their bikes to school since it’s so close to many of the island’s neighborhoods. While the school is only zoned for communities on Daniel Island, students with a parent working for the school system can apply to attend here even if they live on the Charleston peninsula.
Daniel Island School is teeming with extracurricular activities, including Drama, Ocean and Beta clubs, and an annual student-teacher volleyball tournament. The school boasts above average test scores and holds a very positive reputation in the community.
Since its doors opened in 2006, the school’s mission has remained the same; to provide students with a well-rounded education and instill a passion for creating a better tomorrow.
Daniel Island School
Public Elementary, Middle School
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Grade Pre-K-8
2365 Daniel Island Dr,
Charleston, SC
Berkeley County School District
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
75%
Reading Proficiency
83%
Niche Grade
A
A-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
83%
Math Proficiency
75%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
75
Full Time Teachers
75
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.9%
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
English
100%
State Average
1.3%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
371:1
Student Diversity
Male
53.2%
Female
46.8%
White
87.5%
Two or more races
4.1%
Hispanic
3.3%
Black
2.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.4%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
9/4/2019
Daniel Island school has proven to be an excellent school for our 4 children. The academics are excellent and the the teachers are very responsive when we have a question. I love the structure and the low ratio to children in the classroom. A terrific school!
GreatSchools Reviews
9/12/2023
We have had at least one child in this school for the past 14 years and have had a great experience for each of our three children. The teachers are amazing and truly care about the children and their education! Parents on the whole are very engaged and supportive which also helps. Our children went...
9/12/2023
I'm currently in eighth grade at this school and it's a great school. The teachers motivate me to learn and I look forward to coming to Daniel Island School each day. Five stars, but bullying awareness could be better.
9/16/2022
Having worked in six different schools in BCSD and after over 35 years of education, I can easily say that the leadership, support staff, teachers and parents are deeply committed to the personal growth and success of every student. Evidence of high expectations, concern for the students' social-emo...
4/28/2022
Teachers are mostly great. Principal Leigh is terrible, however, and was put in place thanks to nepotism. The biggest issue with the school is actually the parents who are about as entitled as they come and think any little thing is 'bullying', but judging the school based on teacher quality, it is...
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Map
Attendance Zone
About Daniel Island
List Price Range
$342K - $5.9M
Homes For Sale
62
Average Home Value
$1,699,410
Median Lot Size
8,276 Sq Ft
% Renters
39%
Household Income
$148,740
% of College Grads
72.5%
Median Age
45
Average House Size
3,252 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
43.5%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,650 - $4,444 per month
- Atlantic Nowell Creek
- Studio-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 555+ Sq Ft
- 405 Intertidal Dr
- Daniel Island, SC
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$1,772 - $4,885 per month
- Central Island Square
- Studio-3 Beds
- 1-3 Baths
- 565+ Sq Ft
- 50 Central Island St
- Daniel Island, SC
Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.
- 9th to 12th
- Private
- 4th to 12th
- Private
- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Pierce Park Pool and Pavilion
- Grills
- Pool
- Playground
Governor's Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Bike Trails
- Dog Park
Smythe Park
- Fishing
- Lake
- Picnic Area
Fallen Oak Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Center Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Treehouse Park
- Trails
- Playground
- River
Daniel Island Waterfront Park
- Bike Trails
- Fishing
- Picnic Area
Etiwan Park
- Basketball
- Football
- Picnic Area
Codner’s Ferry Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
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