For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,242 students in Irmo, SC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Irmo, SC are Ballentine Elementary School, Oak Pointe Elementary School and Irmo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Irmo, SC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Irmo have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Irmo, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ballentine Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1040 Bickley Road
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 476-4500
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 476-4500
Grades: K-5
| 513 students
Rank: #22.
Oak Pointe Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 River Bottom Road
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 476-4100
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 476-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 489 students
Rank: #33.
Irmo Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7401 Gibbes Street
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 476-4200
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 476-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 521 students
Rank: #44.
River Springs Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
115 Connie Wright Road
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 476-4400
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 476-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 426 students
Rank: #55.
H. E. Corley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 Chadford Road
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 476-4001
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 476-4001
Grades: PK-5
| 572 students
Rank: #66.
Green Charter School Midlands
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7820 Broad River Road
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 563-5387
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 563-5387
Grades: K-8
| 264 students
Rank: #77.
Dutch Fork Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7900 Broad River Road
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 476-3900
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 476-3900
Grades: PK-5
| 457 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Irmo, SC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Irmo, SC include Ballentine Elementary School, Oak Pointe Elementary School and Irmo Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Irmo?
7 public elementary schools are located in Irmo.
What is the racial composition of students in Irmo?
Irmo public elementary schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Irmo are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Irmo include: Oak Pointe Elementary School vs. River Springs Elementary School, River Springs Elementary School vs. Oak Pointe Elementary School, Green Charter School Midlands vs. Dutch Fork Elementary School
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