For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,251 students in 29306, SC (there are 6 private schools, serving 420 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 29306, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 29306, SC are Spartanburg Preparatory School, Woodland Heights Elementary School and Carver Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29306 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29306, SC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29306, SC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spartanburg Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
385 South Spring Street
Spartanburg, SC 29306
(864) 621-3882
Spartanburg, SC 29306
(864) 621-3882
Gr: PK-8 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Woodland Heights Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1216 John B. White Sr. Bouleva
Spartanburg, SC 29306
(864) 576-0506
Spartanburg, SC 29306
(864) 576-0506
Gr: K-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Carver Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
467 South Church Street
Spartanburg, SC 29306
(864) 594-4435
Spartanburg, SC 29306
(864) 594-4435
Gr: 6-8 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Mary H. Wright Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
457 South Church Street
Spartanburg, SC 29306
(864) 594-4477
Spartanburg, SC 29306
(864) 594-4477
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
201 East Broad Street Suite 11
Spartanburg, SC 29306
(864) 253-1800
Spartanburg, SC 29306
(864) 253-1800
Gr: PK-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
29306, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
301 Crescent Ave
Spartanburg, SC 29306
(864) 594-4465
Spartanburg, SC 29306
(864) 594-4465
Gr: PK-6 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
301 Crescent Avenue
Spartanburg, SC 29306
(864) 594-4465
Spartanburg, SC 29306
(864) 594-4465
Gr: PK | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 29306, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in 29306, SC include Spartanburg Preparatory School, Woodland Heights Elementary School and Carver Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 29306?
5 public schools are located in 29306.
What percentage of students in 29306 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 29306 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29306?
29306 public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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