For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 675 students in 29560, SC.
The top-ranked public elementary school in 29560, SC is Main Street Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 29560 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 29560, SC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29560, SC Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Main Street Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
318 East Main Street
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-2221
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-2221
Gr: 3-6 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
906 North Matthews Road
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-2353
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-2353
Gr: PK-2 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
29560, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
319 Carlisle Street
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-8685
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-8685
Gr: 6 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
1009 East Main Street
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-0128
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-0128
Gr: K-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
652 Matthews Road
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-5517
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-5517
Gr: PK | 14 students Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 29560, SC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 29560, SC include Main Street Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 29560?
2 public elementary schools are located in 29560.
What is the racial composition of students in 29560?
29560 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% 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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