For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,369 students in 29204, SC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 29204, SC are Carver-lyon Elementary School, Bradley Elementary School and Watkins-nance Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 29204 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 29204, SC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29204, SC Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carver-lyon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Waverly Street
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 343-2900
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 343-2900
Grades: PK-5
| 407 students
Rank: #22.
Bradley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3032 Pinebelt Road
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 738-7200
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 738-7200
Grades: PK-5
| 394 students
Rank: #33.
Watkins-nance Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2525 Barhamville Road
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 733-4321
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 733-4321
Grades: PK-5
| 367 students
Rank: #44.
W. G. Sanders Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3455 Pine Belt Road
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 735-7575
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 735-7575
Grades: 6-8
| 524 students
Rank: #55.
Burton Pack Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
111 Garden Drive
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 691-5550
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 691-5550
Grades: PK-5
| 373 students
Rank: #66.
W. A. Perry Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Barhamville Road
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 256-6347
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 256-6347
Grades: 6-8
| 304 students
29204, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Midlands Math And Business Academy Charter (Closed 2014)
Charter School
2638 Two Notch Rd
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 799-5101
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 799-5101
Grades: 4-8
| 79 students
South Carolina Calvert Academy (Closed 2018)
Charter School
3700 Forrest Drive Suite 406
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 462-0254
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 462-0254
Grades: K-8
| 226 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 29204, SC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 29204, SC include Carver-lyon Elementary School, Bradley Elementary School and Watkins-nance Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 29204, SC?
6 public elementary schools are located in 29204, SC.
What is the racial composition of students in 29204, SC?
29204, SC public elementary schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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