Public schools in Ladson, SC
7 open public schools with an address in Ladson, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,245
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.7:1
South Carolina median 13.6:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Ladson public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Ladson, SC: 4 elementary, 3 middle. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,245 students, an average of 749 per school. The largest campus is Ladson Elementary (907 students).
Berkeley 01 operates the most schools here (3), and 3 regular districts have at least one Ladson campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.7:1, higher than the statewide school median of 13.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School districts and agencies serving Ladson
Elementary schools in Ladson
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Park Elementary Berkeley 01 | PK–05 | 750 | 14.7:1 | |
| Joseph R. Pye Elementary Dorchester 02 | PK–05 | 775 | 14:1 | |
| Ladson Elementary Charleston 01 | PK–05 | 907 | 14.4:1 | |
| Oakbrook Elementary Dorchester 02 | PK–05 | 649 | 15.1:1 |
Middle schools in Ladson
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Park Middle Berkeley 01 | 06–08 | 666 | 15.5:1 | |
| Oakbrook Middle Dorchester 02 | 06–08 | 861 | 14.1:1 | |
| Sangaree Middle Berkeley 01 | 06–08 | 637 | 15.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White30%
- Hispanic23.3%
- Black34.5%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial9.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Ladson schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,245 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Ladson
How many public schools are in Ladson, SC?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Ladson: 4 elementary, 3 middle. Together they reported 5,245 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Ladson?
Schools with an address in Ladson belong to 3 education agencies, led by Berkeley 01 (3 schools), Dorchester 02 (3 schools), Charleston 01 (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
Are there charter schools in Ladson?
No school with an address in Ladson is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in South Carolina.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Ladson schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Ladson public schools is 14.7:1, higher than the South Carolina school median of 13.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Ladson guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All South Carolina cities