For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,870 students in 29303, SC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 29303, SC are High Point Academy, Fairforest Elementary School and The Cleveland Academy Of Leadership. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 29303 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 29303, SC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29303, SC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
High Point Academy
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6655 Pottery Road
Spartanburg, SC 29303
(864) 316-9788
Spartanburg, SC 29303
(864) 316-9788
Gr: K-12 | 1,208 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Fairforest Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1005 Mount Zion Road
Spartanburg, SC 29303
(864) 439-5000
Spartanburg, SC 29303
(864) 439-5000
Gr: K-5 | 805 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
The Cleveland Academy Of Leadership
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
151 Franklin Street
Spartanburg, SC 29303
(864) 594-4444
Spartanburg, SC 29303
(864) 594-4444
Gr: PK-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Lone Oak Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7314 Lone Oak Road
Spartanburg, SC 29303
(864) 503-9088
Spartanburg, SC 29303
(864) 503-9088
Gr: K-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 29303, SC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 29303, SC include High Point Academy, Fairforest Elementary School and The Cleveland Academy Of Leadership.
How many public elementary schools are located in 29303?
4 public elementary schools are located in 29303.
What is the racial composition of students in 29303?
29303 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 59% 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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