For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 4,152 students in 29073, SC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 29073, SC are Deerfield Elementary School, Saxe Gotha Elementary School and Carolina Springs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 29073 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 29073, SC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29073, SC Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Deerfield Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
638 Longs Pond Road
Lexington, SC 29073
(803) 821-5500
Lexington, SC 29073
(803) 821-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Saxe Gotha Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Bill Williamson Court
Lexington, SC 29073
(803) 821-4800
Lexington, SC 29073
(803) 821-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Carolina Springs Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6340 Platt Springs Road
Lexington, SC 29073
(803) 821-5100
Lexington, SC 29073
(803) 821-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
479 Oak Drive
Lexington, SC 29073
(803) 821-0100
Lexington, SC 29073
(803) 821-0100
Gr: PK-5 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Red Bank Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
246 Community Drive
Lexington, SC 29073
(803) 821-4600
Lexington, SC 29073
(803) 821-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
Carolina Springs Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6180 Platt Springs Road
Lexington, SC 29073
(803) 821-4900
Lexington, SC 29073
(803) 821-4900
Gr: 6-8 | 805 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 29073, SC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 29073, SC include Deerfield Elementary School, Saxe Gotha Elementary School and Carolina Springs Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 29073?
6 public elementary schools are located in 29073.
What is the racial composition of students in 29073?
29073 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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