Mount Pleasant has some of the best public schools in all of Charleston. This factor alone accounts for a steady demand for Mount Pleasant real estate, which makes for good resale value down the road. For more info on public school rankings in Charleston, GreatSchools.com is a good resource. Also, check out the Charleston County School District's website. You'll find 6 public elementary schools in Mount Pleasant: Belle Hall, Charles Pinckney, Jennie Moore, James Edwards, Mamie Whitesides, and Mount Pleasant Academy.

Mount Pleasant has 3 middle schools: Thomas Cario, Laing, and Moultrie. The new Wando High School serves all Mount Pleasant residents. With more than 3,000 students, Wando is the largest high school in Charleston. It has a fantastic reputation for its academics, after-school activities, and athletic program. In fact, the South Carolina Annual School Report Card (which rates the state's public schools) has given Wando High the highest rating possible for five years in a row.