For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,234 students in 29624, SC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 29624, SC are Southwood Academy For The Arts and Flat Rock Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 29624 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 29624, SC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29624, SC Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southwood Academy For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1110 Southwood Street
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5205
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5205
Grades: 6-8
| 389 students
Rank: #22.
Flat Rock Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
115 Thompson Road
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 296-9191
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 296-9191
Grades: PK-5
| 405 students
Rank: n/an/a
Homeland Park Primary
Magnet School
3519 Wilmont Street
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5125
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5125
Grades: PK-2
| 440 students
29624, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Anderson Five Career Campus Elementary School (Closed 2020)
Vocational School
1225 South Mcduffie Street
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5160
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5160
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1110 Southwood St
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5135
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5135
Grades: 6-8
| 493 students
1909 Dobbins Bridge Rd.
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5101
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5101
Grades: PK-K
| 213 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 29624, SC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 29624, SC include Southwood Academy For The Arts and Flat Rock Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 29624?
3 public elementary schools are located in 29624.
What is the racial composition of students in 29624?
29624 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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