For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,027 students in Elgin, SC.
The top-ranked public schools in Elgin, SC are Catawba Trail Elementary School, Bookman Road Elementary School and Bridge Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elgin, SC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Elgin have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Elgin, SC (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Catawba Trail Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1080 Old National Highway
Elgin, SC 29045
(803) 699-3501
Elgin, SC 29045
(803) 699-3501
Gr: PK-5 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Bookman Road Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1245 Bookman Road
Elgin, SC 29045
(803) 699-1724
Elgin, SC 29045
(803) 699-1724
Gr: PK-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Bridge Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
121 Bombing Range Road
Elgin, SC 29045
(803) 462-3900
Elgin, SC 29045
(803) 462-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Pontiac Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Spears Creek Church Road
Elgin, SC 29045
(803) 699-2700
Elgin, SC 29045
(803) 699-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 880 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #55.
Blaney Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1621 Smyrna Road
Elgin, SC 29045
(803) 438-3241
Elgin, SC 29045
(803) 438-3241
Gr: PK-5 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #66.
Leslie M. Stover Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1649 Smyrna Road
Elgin, SC 29045
(803) 438-7414
Elgin, SC 29045
(803) 438-7414
Gr: 6-8 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Elgin, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Elgin, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in Elgin, SC include Catawba Trail Elementary School, Bookman Road Elementary School and Bridge Creek Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Elgin?
6 public schools are located in Elgin.
What is the racial composition of students in Elgin?
Elgin public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Elgin are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Elgin include: Catawba Trail Elementary School vs. Bookman Road Elementary School, Pontiac Elementary School vs. Catawba Trail Elementary School, Bookman Road Elementary School vs. Catawba Trail Elementary School
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