For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,353 students in 29306, SC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 29306, SC are Meeting Street Academy-spartanburg, Spartanburg Preparatory School and Woodland Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 29306 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 29306, SC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29306, SC Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meeting Street Academy-spartanburg
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 East Broad Street Suite 11
Spartanburg, SC 29306
(864) 253-1800
Spartanburg, SC 29306
(864) 253-1800
Gr: PK-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
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 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
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 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
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 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
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 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 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 elementary schools in 29306, SC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 29306, SC include Meeting Street Academy-spartanburg, Spartanburg Preparatory School and Woodland Heights Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 29306?
5 public elementary schools are located in 29306.
What is the racial composition of students in 29306?
29306 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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