For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,853 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 53% (majority Black).
Best 29605, SC Public Elementary Schools (2025)
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 | 576 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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 | 861 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
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 | 988 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
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 | 934 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
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 | 494 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
29605, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
400 Fork Shoals Road
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 299-8303
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 299-8303
Gr: PK-5 | 398 students Minority enrollment: 72%
625 Piedmont Hwy
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 295-5194
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 295-5194
Gr: PK-5 | 454 students Minority enrollment: 81%
29 Ridgeway Drive
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 277-7575
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 277-7575
Gr: PK-5 | 244 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
914 White Horse Road
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 422-0812
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 422-0812
Gr: PK-8 | 90 students Minority enrollment: 98%
301 E Dorchester Blvd
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 299-8313
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 299-8313
Gr: PK-5 | 205 students Minority enrollment: 98%
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 53% (majority Black).
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