For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,436 students in 29206, SC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 29206, SC are Brockman Elementary School, Satchel Ford Elementary School and Crayton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 29206 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 29206, SC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29206, SC Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brockman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2245 Montclair Drive
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 790-6743
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 790-6743
Grades: PK-5
| 268 students
Rank: #22.
Satchel Ford Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5901 Satchel Ford Road
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 738-7209
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 738-7209
Grades: K-5
| 631 students
Rank: #33.
Crayton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5000 Clemson Avenue
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 738-7224
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 738-7224
Grades: 6-8
| 905 students
Rank: #44.
Forest Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6801 Brookfield Road
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 782-0470
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 782-0470
Grades: PK-5
| 614 students
Rank: #55.
Dent Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2721 Decker Boulevard
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 699-2750
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 699-2750
Grades: 6-8
| 1,018 students
29206, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5900 Chesnut Rd
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 787-6815
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 787-6815
Grades: 2-6
| n/a students
5616 Hood Street
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 787-8266
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 787-8266
Grades: 1-3
| 166 students
Pierce Terrace Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
5715 Adams Ct
Columbia, SC 29206
(808) 782-1772
Columbia, SC 29206
(808) 782-1772
Grades: PK-1
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 29206, SC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 29206, SC include Brockman Elementary School, Satchel Ford Elementary School and Crayton Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 29206?
5 public elementary schools are located in 29206.
What is the racial composition of students in 29206?
29206 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 59% 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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