For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 6,180 students in 29016, SC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 29016, SC are Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus, Round Top Elementary School and Bethel-hanberry Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 29016 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 29016, SC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29016, SC Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus
(Math: 92% | Reading: 97% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1151 Kelly Mill Road
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 714-1300
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 714-1300
Gr: PK-2 | 504 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Round Top Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
449 Rimer Pond Road
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-8676
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-8676
Gr: PK-5 | 610 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Bethel-hanberry Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
125 Boney Road
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-6880
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-6880
Gr: PK-5 | 721 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1261 Kelly Mill Road
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-3360
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-3360
Gr: 3-5 | 550 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #55.
Langford Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
480 Langford Road
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-4091
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-4091
Gr: PK-5 | 640 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #66.
Blythewood Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2351 Longtown Road East
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-6850
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-6850
Gr: 6-8 | 843 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #77.
Muller Road Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1031 Muller Road
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-6851
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-6851
Gr: K-8 | 1,289 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #88.
Kelly Mill Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1141 Kelly Mill Road
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-7210
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-7210
Gr: 2-8 | 1,023 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 29016, SC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 29016, SC include Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus, Round Top Elementary School and Bethel-hanberry Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 29016?
8 public elementary schools are located in 29016.
What is the racial composition of students in 29016?
29016 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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