For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,147 students in 29936, SC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 29936, SC are Polaris Tech Charter School and Ridgeland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 29936 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 29936, SC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29936, SC Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Polaris Tech Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1508 Grays Highway
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 645-0605
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 645-0605
Grades: 5-12
| 291 students
Rank: #22.
Ridgeland Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
250 Jaguar Trail
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 489-8845
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 489-8845
Grades: PK-5
| 856 students
29936, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P O Box 760
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 726-7230
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 726-7230
Grades: 9-12
| 834 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 29936, SC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 29936, SC include Polaris Tech Charter School and Ridgeland Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 29936, SC?
2 public elementary schools are located in 29936, SC.
What is the racial composition of students in 29936, SC?
29936, SC public elementary schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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