For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,988 students in 29045, SC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 29045, 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.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 29045 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 29045, SC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29045, SC Public Elementary Schools (2025)
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 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
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 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
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 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
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 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
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 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
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 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
29045, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 29045, SC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 29045, SC include Catawba Trail Elementary School, Bookman Road Elementary School and Bridge Creek Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 29045?
6 public elementary schools are located in 29045.
What is the racial composition of students in 29045?
29045 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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