For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,755 students in 29649, SC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 29649, SC are Merrywood Elementary School, Lakeview Elementary School and Eleanor S. Rice Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 29649 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 29649, SC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29649, SC Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Merrywood Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
329 Deadfall Road West
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5700
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 528 students
Rank: #22.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
660 Center Street
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5760
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5760
Grades: PK-5
| 462 students
Rank: #33.
Eleanor S. Rice Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1802 East Durst Avenue
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5660
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5660
Grades: PK-5
| 419 students
Rank: #44.
Pinecrest Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
220 East Northside Drive
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5580
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5580
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
Rank: #55.
Northside Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
431 Deadfall Road West
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5780
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5780
Grades: 6-8
| 646 students
Rank: n/an/a
Greenwood Charter Academy
Charter School
412 Bypass 72 Nw
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 715-2151
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 715-2151
Grades: K-6
| 331 students
29649, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Leath Women's Correctional Institution (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
2809 Airport Road
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 896-1041
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 896-1041
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 29649, SC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 29649, SC include Merrywood Elementary School, Lakeview Elementary School and Eleanor S. Rice Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 29649?
6 public elementary schools are located in 29649.
What is the racial composition of students in 29649?
29649 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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