Angel Oak Elementary School

Angel Oak Elementary School is an elementary school in Johns Island, SC, located at 6134 Chisolm Rd. The school serves students in its first year as a primary school in the 2025-26 academic year. Principal Anna Mims leads the institution, bringing over 20 years of educational experience from various roles and locations, including five years as principal at nearby Mt. Zion Elementary. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Duke University and a Master’s of Education in School Leadership from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Assistant Principal Reagan Price, in her first year at the school, previously served as Assistant Principal at Mt. Zion Elementary and has taught in Richland School District 2, Lexington School District 1, and Charleston County School District. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and Masters in Educational Administration at The University of SC.

The school emphasizes a joyful first school experience and building a strong foundation for future success. It focuses on Arts Integration and welcomes family and community engagement through the Parent-Teacher-Association, School Improvement Council, mentoring, or volunteering. Updates are shared on the school’s Facebook page, and families can join ClassDojo. The school follows the SC Read to Succeed Act, which requires educators to use the science of reading to ensure all students are reading proficiently and on grade level by 3rd Grade. Angel Oak Primary has a reading plan available for parent reference.

School hours and attendance policies require an excuse note for absences and parent/guardian sign-in for tardiness. The school is part of the Charleston County School District, which offers specialized programs through neighborhood, magnet, IB, Montessori, and charter schools. The district provides reliable transportation and supports local partnerships through the LOCAL program, which connects businesses and community organizations with schools to provide resources and support.

Angel Oak Primary School provides a supportive educational environment for young learners in Johns Island, SC, under the leadership of experienced administrators.

The school sits on Chisolm Road in Johns Island, about a tenth of a mile from the Saint John's High School campus. It is located roughly a third of a mile from Main Road and the Johns Island Magistrate Office.

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• Bus Information
• Dress Code
• PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports)
• School Supply Lists
• Special Education