For the 2025-26 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 Pinecrest 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 32% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 41%), 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 (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Merrywood Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
329 Deadfall Road West
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5700
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
660 Center Street
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5760
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5760
Gr: PK-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Pinecrest Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
220 East Northside Drive
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5580
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5580
Gr: PK-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
Eleanor S. Rice Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1802 East Durst Avenue
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5660
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5660
Gr: PK-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
Northside Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
431 Deadfall Road West
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5780
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5780
Gr: 6-8 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
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
Gr: K-6 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
29649, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Leath Women's Correctional Institution (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
2809 Airport Road
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 896-1041
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 896-1041
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 Pinecrest 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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