For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 4,565 students in 29223, SC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 29223, SC are L. B. Nelson Elementary School, Polo Road Elementary School and E. L. Wright Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 29223 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 29223, SC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29223, SC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
L. B. Nelson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
225 North Brickyard Road
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 736-8730
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 736-8730
Gr: PK-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Polo Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1250 Polo Road
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 419-2226
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 419-2226
Gr: PK-5 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
E. L. Wright Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2740 Alpine Road
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 736-8740
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 736-8740
Gr: K-8 | 1,275 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Joseph Keels Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7500 Springcrest Drive
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 736-8754
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 736-8754
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Jackson Creek Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7150 Trenholm Road Extension
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 790-3800
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 790-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Windsor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9800 Dunbarton Drive
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 736-8723
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 736-8723
Gr: PK-5 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
L. W. Conder Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8040 Hunt Club Road
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 736-8720
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 736-8720
Gr: PK-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 29223, SC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 29223, SC include L. B. Nelson Elementary School, Polo Road Elementary School and E. L. Wright Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 29223?
7 public elementary schools are located in 29223.
What is the racial composition of students in 29223?
29223 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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