For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 6,180 students in 29016, SC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 29016, SC are Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus, Round Top Elementary School and Bethel-hanberry Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 29016 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 29016, SC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29016, SC Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus
(Math: 92% | Reading: 97% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1151 Kelly Mill Road
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 714-1300
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 714-1300
Grades: PK-2
| 504 students
Rank: #22.
Round Top Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
449 Rimer Pond Road
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-8676
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-8676
Grades: PK-5
| 610 students
Rank: #33.
Bethel-hanberry Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
125 Boney Road
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-6880
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-6880
Grades: PK-5
| 721 students
Rank: #44.
Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1261 Kelly Mill Road
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-3360
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-3360
Grades: 3-5
| 550 students
Rank: #55.
Langford Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
480 Langford Road
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-4091
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-4091
Grades: PK-5
| 640 students
Rank: #66.
Blythewood Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2351 Longtown Road East
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-6850
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-6850
Grades: 6-8
| 843 students
Rank: #77.
Muller Road Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1031 Muller Road
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-6851
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-6851
Grades: K-8
| 1,289 students
Rank: #88.
Kelly Mill Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1141 Kelly Mill Road
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-7210
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-7210
Grades: 2-8
| 1,023 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 29016, SC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 29016, SC include Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus, Round Top Elementary School and Bethel-hanberry Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 29016?
8 public elementary schools are located in 29016.
What is the racial composition of students in 29016?
29016 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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