For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,179 students in Pelzer, SC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Pelzer, SC are Fork Shoals School, West Pelzer Elementary School and Ellen Woodside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pelzer, SC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pelzer have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Pelzer, SC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fork Shoals School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
916 Mckelvey Road
Pelzer, SC 29669
(864) 355-5000
Pelzer, SC 29669
(864) 355-5000
Gr: K-5 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
West Pelzer Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
110 West Stewart Street
Pelzer, SC 29669
(864) 947-6424
Pelzer, SC 29669
(864) 947-6424
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Ellen Woodside Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9122 Augusta Road
Pelzer, SC 29669
(864) 355-4900
Pelzer, SC 29669
(864) 355-4900
Gr: PK-5 | 1,071 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Pelzer, SC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Pelzer, SC include Fork Shoals School, West Pelzer Elementary School and Ellen Woodside Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pelzer?
3 public elementary schools are located in Pelzer.
What is the racial composition of students in Pelzer?
Pelzer public elementary schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Pelzer are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Pelzer include: Fork Shoals School vs. Ellen Woodside Elementary School, Ellen Woodside Elementary School vs. Fork Shoals School
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