For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 3,183 students in 29650, SC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 29650, SC are Buena Vista Elementary School, Woodland Elementary School and Riverside Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 29650 have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 29650, SC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29650, SC Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buena Vista Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
310 Batesville Road
Greer, SC 29650
(864) 355-2200
Greer, SC 29650
(864) 355-2200
Gr: K-5 | 837 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1730 Gibb Shoals Road
Greer, SC 29650
(864) 355-0400
Greer, SC 29650
(864) 355-0400
Gr: PK-5 | 1,298 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Riverside Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
615 Hammett Bridge Road
Greer, SC 29650
(864) 355-7900
Greer, SC 29650
(864) 355-7900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,048 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
29650, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Palmetto Charter School (Closed 2006)
Charter School
2259 River Road
Greer, SC 29650
(864) 849-0093
Greer, SC 29650
(864) 849-0093
Gr: 6-9 | 35 students Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 29650, SC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 29650, SC include Buena Vista Elementary School, Woodland Elementary School and Riverside Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 29650?
3 public elementary schools are located in 29650.
What is the racial composition of students in 29650?
29650 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Carolina public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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