For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 8,633 students in 29229, SC (there are 3 private schools, serving 251 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 29229, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 29229, SC are Spring Valley High School, Ridge View High School and North Springs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29229 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29229, SC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29229, SC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spring Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
120 Sparkleberry Lane
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 699-3500
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 699-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,230 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Ridge View High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4801 Hard Scrabble Road
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 699-2999
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 699-2999
Gr: 9-12 | 1,631 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
North Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 Clemson Road
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 736-3183
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 736-3183
Gr: PK-5 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Sandlapper Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 Longtown Road
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 691-4045
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 691-4045
Gr: PK-5 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Rice Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4751 Hard Scrabble Road
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 699-2900
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 699-2900
Gr: PK-5 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Summit Parkway Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Summit Parkway
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 699-3580
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 699-3580
Gr: K-8 | 1,229 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #77.
Killian Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2621 Clemson Road
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 699-2981
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 699-2981
Gr: PK-5 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Longleaf Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1160 Longreen Parkway
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 691-4870
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 691-4870
Gr: 6-8 | 796 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 29229, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in 29229, SC include Spring Valley High School, Ridge View High School and North Springs Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29229?
8 public schools are located in 29229.
What percentage of students in 29229 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 29229 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29229?
29229 public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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