For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,011 students in 29690, SC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 29690, SC are Heritage Elementary School, Gateway Elementary School and Northwest Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 29690 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 29690, SC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29690, SC Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1592 Greer Highway
Travelers Rest, SC 29690
(864) 355-6000
Travelers Rest, SC 29690
(864) 355-6000
Grades: PK-5
| 541 students
Rank: #22.
Gateway Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Hawkins Road
Travelers Rest, SC 29690
(864) 355-5200
Travelers Rest, SC 29690
(864) 355-5200
Grades: PK-5
| 648 students
Rank: #33.
Northwest Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1606 Greer Highway
Travelers Rest, SC 29690
(864) 355-6900
Travelers Rest, SC 29690
(864) 355-6900
Grades: 6-8
| 822 students
29690, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Wohali Charter Academy (Closed 2011)
Charter School
One Havenwood Ln
Travelers Rest, SC 29690
(843) 834-8013
Travelers Rest, SC 29690
(843) 834-8013
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 29690, SC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 29690, SC include Heritage Elementary School, Gateway Elementary School and Northwest Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 29690?
3 public elementary schools are located in 29690.
What is the racial composition of students in 29690?
29690 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 24% 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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