For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,953 students in 29605, SC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 29605, SC are Augusta Circle Elementary School, Blythe Academy and Hughes Academy Of Science And Technology. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 29605 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 29605, SC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29605, SC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Augusta Circle Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Winyah Street
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 355-1200
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 355-1200
Gr: K-5 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Blythe Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Blythe Drive
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 355-4400
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 355-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 866 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Hughes Academy Of Science And Technology
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
122 Deoyley Avenue
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 355-6200
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 355-6200
Gr: 6-8 | 999 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Robert E. Cashion Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Fork Shoals Road
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 355-8000
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 355-8000
Gr: PK-5 | 964 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #55.
Thomas E. Kerns Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6650 Frontage Road At White Ho
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 355-1300
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 355-1300
Gr: PK-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 29605, SC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 29605, SC include Augusta Circle Elementary School, Blythe Academy and Hughes Academy Of Science And Technology.
How many public elementary schools are located in 29605?
5 public elementary schools are located in 29605.
What is the racial composition of students in 29605?
29605 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 62% 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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