For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 3,050 students in Chapin, SC. The top ranked public elementary schools in Chapin, SC are Lake Murray Elementary School, Chapin Elementary School and Chapin Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chapin, SC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Chapin have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Chapin, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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
Chapin, 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 elementary schools in Chapin, SC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Chapin, SC include Lake Murray Elementary School, Chapin Elementary School and Chapin Intermediate. Chapin has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in South Carolina.
How many public elementary schools are located in Chapin?
4 public elementary schools are located in Chapin.
What is the racial composition of students in Chapin?
Chapin public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Carolina public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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