For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,541 students in Swansea, SC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Swansea, SC are Sandy Run School and Sandhills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Swansea, SC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Swansea have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 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 Public Elementary Schools in Swansea, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sandy Run School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
450 Old Swamp Road
Swansea, SC 29160
(803) 655-2746
Swansea, SC 29160
(803) 655-2746
Grades: PK-8
| 557 students
Rank: #22.
Sandhills Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
130 Lewis Rast Road
Swansea, SC 29160
(803) 490-7003
Swansea, SC 29160
(803) 490-7003
Grades: 3-4
| 474 students
Rank: n/an/a
140 Lewis Rast Road
Swansea, SC 29160
(803) 490-7002
Swansea, SC 29160
(803) 490-7002
Grades: 1-2
| 510 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Swansea, SC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Swansea, SC include Sandy Run School and Sandhills Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Swansea?
3 public elementary schools are located in Swansea.
What is the racial composition of students in Swansea?
Swansea 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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