For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 950 students in 29709, SC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 29709, SC are Edwards Elementary School and Chesterfield-ruby Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 29709 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 29709, SC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29709, SC Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edwards Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2411 West Boulevard
Chesterfield, SC 29709
(843) 623-2351
Chesterfield, SC 29709
(843) 623-2351
Grades: PK-5
| 532 students
Rank: #22.
Chesterfield-ruby Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14445 Highway 9
Chesterfield, SC 29709
(843) 623-9401
Chesterfield, SC 29709
(843) 623-9401
Grades: 6-8
| 418 students
29709, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
344 East Boulevard
Chesterfield, SC 29709
(843) 623-2465
Chesterfield, SC 29709
(843) 623-2465
Grades: 5-8
| 415 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 29709, SC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 29709, SC include Edwards Elementary School and Chesterfield-ruby Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 29709?
2 public elementary schools are located in 29709.
What is the racial composition of students in 29709?
29709 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 43% 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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