For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,000 students in 29209, SC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 29209, SC are Meadowfield Elementary School, Annie Burnside Elementary School and Mill Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 29209 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 29209, SC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29209, SC Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meadowfield Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
525 Galway Lane
Columbia, SC 29209
(803) 738-5549
Columbia, SC 29209
(803) 738-5549
Grades: PK-5
| 610 students
Rank: #22.
Annie Burnside Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7300 Patterson Road
Columbia, SC 29209
(803) 783-5530
Columbia, SC 29209
(803) 783-5530
Grades: PK-5
| 319 students
Rank: #33.
Mill Creek Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
925 Universal Drive
Columbia, SC 29209
(803) 783-5553
Columbia, SC 29209
(803) 783-5553
Grades: PK-5
| 329 students
Rank: #44.
Caughman Road Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7725 Caughman Road
Columbia, SC 29209
(803) 783-5534
Columbia, SC 29209
(803) 783-5534
Grades: PK-5
| 742 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 29209, SC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 29209, SC include Meadowfield Elementary School, Annie Burnside Elementary School and Mill Creek Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 29209?
4 public elementary schools are located in 29209.
What is the racial composition of students in 29209?
29209 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 89% 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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