For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,425 students in 29301, SC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 29301, SC are Green Charter School Spartanburg, West View Elementary School and Arcadia Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 29301 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 29301, SC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29301, SC Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Green Charter School Spartanburg
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8150 Warren H. Abernathy Highw
Spartanburg, SC 29301
(864) 586-3939
Spartanburg, SC 29301
(864) 586-3939
Gr: K-8 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
West View Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Oak Grove Road
Spartanburg, SC 29301
(864) 576-1833
Spartanburg, SC 29301
(864) 576-1833
Gr: K-5 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Arcadia Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
375 Spring Street
Spartanburg, SC 29301
(864) 576-1371
Spartanburg, SC 29301
(864) 576-1371
Gr: K-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Jesse S. Bobo Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
495 Powell Mill Road
Spartanburg, SC 29301
(864) 576-2085
Spartanburg, SC 29301
(864) 576-2085
Gr: K-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Fairforest Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
150 Lincoln School Road
Spartanburg, SC 29301
(864) 576-1270
Spartanburg, SC 29301
(864) 576-1270
Gr: 6-8 | 1,007 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
Global Academy Of School
Charter School
9768 Warren H. Abernathy Hwy
Spartanburg, SC 29301
(864) 765-0004
Spartanburg, SC 29301
(864) 765-0004
Gr: K-7 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 29301, SC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 29301, SC include Green Charter School Spartanburg, West View Elementary School and Arcadia Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 29301?
6 public elementary schools are located in 29301.
What is the racial composition of students in 29301?
29301 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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