For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 5,835 students in 29611, SC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 29611, SC are Powdersville Elementary School, Powdersville Middle School and Westcliffe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 29611 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 29611, SC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29611, SC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Powdersville Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
139 Hood Road
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 269-4431
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 269-4431
Gr: 3-5 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Powdersville Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
135 Hood Road
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 269-1821
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 269-1821
Gr: 6-8 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Westcliffe Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
105 Eastbourne Road
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 355-0300
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 355-0300
Gr: PK-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Legacy Early College
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 Woodside Avenue
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 248-0646
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 248-0646
Gr: PK-12 | 1,592 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Welcome Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
36 East Welcome Road
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 355-3900
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 355-3900
Gr: K-5 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #66.
Hollis Academy
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Goodrich Street
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 355-4800
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 355-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
Alexander Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1601 Bramlett Road
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 355-1000
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 355-1000
Gr: PK-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #88.
Tanglewood Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
44 Merriwoods Drive
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 355-4500
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 355-4500
Gr: 6-8 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 29611, SC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 29611, SC include Powdersville Elementary School, Powdersville Middle School and Westcliffe Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 29611?
8 public elementary schools are located in 29611.
What is the racial composition of students in 29611?
29611 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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