For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 7,872 students in 29615, SC (there are 11 private schools, serving 1,899 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in 29615, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 29615, SC are Pelham Road Elementary School, Mitchell Road Elementary School and Lake Forest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29615 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29615, SC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29615, SC Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pelham Road Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 All Star Way
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 355-7600
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 355-7600
Gr: K-5 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Mitchell Road Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4124 East North Street Extensi
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 355-6700
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 355-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Lake Forest Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16 Berkshire Avenue
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 355-4000
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 355-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
Cte Innovation Center At Roper Mountain
Vocational School
402 Roper Mountain Road
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 452-8000
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 452-8000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Green Charter School Greenville
Charter School
1440 Pelham Street
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 288-4134
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 288-4134
Gr: K-8 | 998 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
Heron Virtual Academy Of South Carolina
Charter School
330 Pelham Road Suite101-a (te
Greenville, SC 29615
(803) 849-2464
Greenville, SC 29615
(803) 849-2464
Gr: 8-12 | 1,439 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
29615, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Green Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1440 Pelham Street
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 288-4134
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 288-4134
Gr: PK-12 | 982 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Next High School (Closed 2024)
Charter School
2000 Wade Hampton Boulevard
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 735-7260
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 735-7260
Gr: 6-12 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 29615, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in 29615, SC include Pelham Road Elementary School, Mitchell Road Elementary School and Lake Forest Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29615?
7 public schools are located in 29615.
What percentage of students in 29615 go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in 29615 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29615?
29615 public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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