For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,377 students in 29801, SC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 29801, SC are East Aiken School Of The Arts, Oakwood-windsor Elementary School and Aiken Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 29801 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 29801, SC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29801, SC Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Aiken School Of The Arts
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
223 Old Wagener Road
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2450
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2450
Grades: PK-5
| 544 students
Rank: #22.
Oakwood-windsor Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3773 Charleston Highway
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2560
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2560
Grades: PK-5
| 388 students
Rank: #33.
Aiken Intermediate
(Math: 26% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Gator Lane
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2570
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2570
Grades: 6
| 505 students
Rank: #44.
J. D. Lever Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2404 Columbia Highway
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2760
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2760
Grades: PK-5
| 484 students
Rank: #55.
North Aiken Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Bears Rock Road
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2690
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2690
Grades: PK-5
| 456 students
29801, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
101 Gator Lane
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2570
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2570
Grades: 6-8
| 478 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 29801, SC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 29801, SC include East Aiken School Of The Arts, Oakwood-windsor Elementary School and Aiken Intermediate.
How many public elementary schools are located in 29801, SC?
5 public elementary schools are located in 29801, SC.
What is the racial composition of students in 29801, SC?
29801, SC public elementary schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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