For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,541 students in 29160, SC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 29160, SC are Sandy Run School and Sandhills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 29160 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 29160, SC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29160, SC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sandy Run School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
450 Old Swamp Road
Swansea, SC 29160
(803) 655-2746
Swansea, SC 29160
(803) 655-2746
Gr: PK-8 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Sandhills Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
130 Lewis Rast Road
Swansea, SC 29160
(803) 490-7003
Swansea, SC 29160
(803) 490-7003
Gr: 3-4 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
140 Lewis Rast Road
Swansea, SC 29160
(803) 490-7002
Swansea, SC 29160
(803) 490-7002
Gr: 1-2 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 29160, SC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 29160, SC include Sandy Run School and Sandhills Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 29160?
3 public elementary schools are located in 29160.
What is the racial composition of students in 29160?
29160 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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