Best Public Elementary Schools in 29506 (Florence, SC) (2025-26)

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Best 29506 South Carolina Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,338 students in 29506, SC.

The top ranked public elementary schools in 29506, SC are Henry Timrod Elementary School, Mclaurin Elementary School and Theodore Lester Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public elementary schools in zipcode 29506 have an score of 33% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 41%), and score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 29506, SC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 53% (majority Black).

Best 29506, SC Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Henry Timrod Elementary School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 38%)
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1901 East Old Marion Highway
Florence, SC 29506
(843) 664-8454

Gr: K-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%

Rank: #22.

Mclaurin Elementary School

(Math: 31% | Reading: 48%)
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1400 Mcmillan Lane
Florence, SC 29506
(843) 664-8457

Gr: PK-2 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%

Rank: #33.

Theodore Lester Elementary School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
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3501 East Palmetto Street
Florence, SC 29506
(843) 664-8459

Gr: 3-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 29506 South Carolina

29506, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

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Location

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Alfred Rush Academy (Closed 2020)

1201 East Ashby Road
Florence, SC 29506
(843) 664-4156

Gr: PK | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

Poynor Center (Closed 2011)

301 South Dargan Street
Florence, SC 29506
(843) 664-8152

Gr: PK-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 29506, SC?

The top ranked public elementary schools in 29506, SC include Henry Timrod Elementary School, Mclaurin Elementary School and Theodore Lester Elementary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in 29506?

3 public elementary schools are located in 29506.

What is the racial composition of students in 29506?

29506 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Black).