For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 7,264 students in 29036, SC (there are 2 private schools, serving 211 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 29036, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 29036, SC are Chapin High School, Spring Hill High School and Lake Murray Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29036 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29036, SC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29036, SC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chapin High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
300 Columbia Avenue
Chapin, SC 29036
(803) 575-5400
Chapin, SC 29036
(803) 575-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,630 students
Rank: #22.
Spring Hill High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11629 Broad River Road
Chapin, SC 29036
(803) 476-8700
Chapin, SC 29036
(803) 476-8700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,102 students
Rank: #33.
Lake Murray Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1531 Three Dog Road
Chapin, SC 29036
(803) 476-4600
Chapin, SC 29036
(803) 476-4600
Grades: K-4
| 766 students
Rank: #44.
Chapin Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
940 Old Bush River Road
Chapin, SC 29036
(803) 575-5900
Chapin, SC 29036
(803) 575-5900
Grades: PK-4
| 792 students
Rank: #55.
Chapin Intermediate
(Math: 58% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1130 Old Lexington Highway
Chapin, SC 29036
(803) 575-5700
Chapin, SC 29036
(803) 575-5700
Grades: 5-6
| 952 students
Rank: #66.
Chapin Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11661 Broad River Road
Chapin, SC 29036
(803) 722-5500
Chapin, SC 29036
(803) 722-5500
Grades: 7-8
| 1,030 students
Rank: #77.
Piney Woods Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
816 Amicks Ferry Road
Chapin, SC 29036
(803) 756-1100
Chapin, SC 29036
(803) 756-1100
Grades: PK-4
| 540 students
Rank: #88.
Odyssey Online Learning
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
510 Lexington Ave #102
Chapin, SC 29036
(803) 735-9110
Chapin, SC 29036
(803) 735-9110
Grades: 9-12
| 452 students
Rank: n/an/a
Center For Advanced Technical Studies
Vocational School
916 Mount Vernon Church Road
Chapin, SC 29036
(803) 476-8600
Chapin, SC 29036
(803) 476-8600
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
29036, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
510 Lexington Ave, Suite 102
Chapin, SC 29036
(803) 735-9110
Chapin, SC 29036
(803) 735-9110
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 29036, SC?
The top ranked public schools in 29036, SC include Chapin High School, Spring Hill High School and Lake Murray Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29036?
9 public schools are located in 29036.
What percentage of students in 29036 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 29036 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29036?
29036 public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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