Best Public Schools in 29224 (Columbia, SC) (2025-26)

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Best 29224 South Carolina Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 198 students in 29224, SC.

The top ranked public school in 29224, SC is Palmetto Achievement Center For Excellence Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public school in zipcode 29224 have an score of 8% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and score of 17% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29224, SC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.

Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).

Best 29224, SC Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Palmetto Achievement Center For Excellence Academy

Charter School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
:

Bottom 50%

6015 N Main Street
Columbia, SC 29224
(803) 900-0664

Gr: 2-8 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 29224, SC?

The top ranked public schools in 29224, SC include Palmetto Achievement Center For Excellence Academy.

How many public schools are located in 29224?

1 public schools are located in 29224.

What is the racial composition of students in 29224?

29224 public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).