Public Schools

The Summerville properties at The Ponds are situated within one of the best school districts in the state of South Carolina. The Ponds is located in Dorchester School District Two, which is one of the fastest growing districts in South Carolina. Ten schools in our district have been awarded recognition from the Department of Education for their family friendly environments. In addition, School District Two was the recipient of a nearly $900,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Education for the District Dorchester Arts Project.

Currently, the schools for children living in The Ponds are:

Knightsville Elementary (K-5)
847 Orangeburg Road
Summerville, SC 29483
Phone: 873-4851 Fax: 821-3983
Anita Ruff, Principal

Gregg Middle School (6-8)
500 Green Wave Blvd.
Summerville, SC 29483
Phone: 871-3150 Fax: 821-3992
Lori Phillips, Principal

Private Schools 

Pinewood Preparatory is a private school located just 15 minutes from The Ponds. Their 43-acre campus includes grades K-12 and preschool for 3 and 4 year olds.

Summerville Catholic School is located just half a mile from The Ponds entrance and offers K- 8th grades.

Higher Education 

There are also many recognized colleges and universities surrounding our Summerville real estate community. Among them is The Citadel, the prestigious  military college located in Charleston, SC, that was founded in 1842. Also, several four-year accredited liberal arts colleges, including Charleston Southern University, and The College of Charleston are within a forty five minute drive from our new master-planned community. And finally, Trident Technical College offers continuing education and technical degrees.

Childcare

At The Ponds, we know childcare has become a necessity for many families. Therefore, you will be pleased to know that several reputable childcare centers and academies are located just minutes from The Ponds.

Several online resources are available that provide details pertaining to childcare facilities in our area:
ChildCareAvenue.com
ChildCareSC
Trident United Way Child Care Referral