For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,403 students in 29033, SC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 29033, SC are Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy and Cayce Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 29033 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 29033, SC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 29033, SC Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
501 Bulldog Boulevard
Cayce, SC 29033
(803) 739-4070
Cayce, SC 29033
(803) 739-4070
Gr: 6-8 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Cayce Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
515 Bulldog Boulevard
Cayce, SC 29033
(803) 936-5500
Cayce, SC 29033
(803) 936-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 986 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
29033, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
103 Ann Lane
Cayce, SC 29033
(803) 739-4180
Cayce, SC 29033
(803) 739-4180
Gr: 3-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
2305 Frink Street
Cayce, SC 29033
(803) 739-4080
Cayce, SC 29033
(803) 739-4080
Gr: PK-2 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 29033, SC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 29033, SC include Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy and Cayce Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 29033?
2 public elementary schools are located in 29033.
What is the racial composition of students in 29033?
29033 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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