For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 198 students in Olanta, SC.
The top-ranked public school in Olanta, SC is Olanta Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Olanta, SC public school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Olanta have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Olanta, SC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Olanta Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
312 North Jones Road
Olanta, SC 29114
(843) 396-4457
Olanta, SC 29114
(843) 396-4457
Gr: PK-6 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Olanta, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in Olanta, SC include Olanta Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Olanta?
1 public schools are located in Olanta.
What is the racial composition of students in Olanta?
Olanta public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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