For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,155 students in 29488, SC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 29488, SC are Northside Elementary School, Forest Hills Elementary School and Hendersonville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 29488 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 29488, SC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29488, SC Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1929 Industrial Road
Walterboro, SC 29488
(843) 782-0015
Walterboro, SC 29488
(843) 782-0015
Gr: 1-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Forest Hills Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
633 Hiers Corner Road
Walterboro, SC 29488
(843) 782-4512
Walterboro, SC 29488
(843) 782-4512
Gr: 1-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Hendersonville Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6089 Hendersonville Highway
Walterboro, SC 29488
(843) 782-0027
Walterboro, SC 29488
(843) 782-0027
Gr: PK-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Colleton County Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1379 Tuskegee Airmen Drive
Walterboro, SC 29488
(843) 782-0040
Walterboro, SC 29488
(843) 782-0040
Gr: 6-8 | 931 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
29488, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
603 Colleton Loop
Walterboro, SC 29488
(843) 782-0021
Walterboro, SC 29488
(843) 782-0021
Gr: 6-8 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
500 Forest Circle
Walterboro, SC 29488
(843) 782-0024
Walterboro, SC 29488
(843) 782-0024
Gr: 6-8 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 29488, SC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 29488, SC include Northside Elementary School, Forest Hills Elementary School and Hendersonville Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 29488?
4 public elementary schools are located in 29488.
What is the racial composition of students in 29488?
29488 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 68% 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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