For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,209 students in 29669, SC.
The top-ranked public schools in 29669, SC are Fork Shoals School, West Pelzer Elementary School and Ellen Woodside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29669 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29669, SC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29669, SC Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fork Shoals School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
916 Mckelvey Road
Pelzer, SC 29669
(864) 355-5000
Pelzer, SC 29669
(864) 355-5000
Gr: K-5 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
West Pelzer Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
110 West Stewart Street
Pelzer, SC 29669
(864) 947-6424
Pelzer, SC 29669
(864) 947-6424
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Ellen Woodside Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9122 Augusta Road
Pelzer, SC 29669
(864) 355-4900
Pelzer, SC 29669
(864) 355-4900
Gr: PK-5 | 1,051 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
29669, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
214 Lebby Street
Pelzer, SC 29669
(864) 947-9311
Pelzer, SC 29669
(864) 947-9311
Gr: PK-5 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Perry Correctional Institution (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
430 Oaklawn Road
Pelzer, SC 29669
(864) 243-4700
Pelzer, SC 29669
(864) 243-4700
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 29669, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in 29669, SC include Fork Shoals School, West Pelzer Elementary School and Ellen Woodside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29669?
3 public schools are located in 29669.
What is the racial composition of students in 29669?
29669 public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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