For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,504 students in 29506, SC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 29506, SC are Mclaurin Elementary School, Henry Timrod Elementary School and Theodore Lester Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 29506 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 29506, SC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29506, SC Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mclaurin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Mcmillan Lane
Florence, SC 29506
(843) 664-8457
Florence, SC 29506
(843) 664-8457
Grades: PK-5
| 957 students
Rank: #22.
Henry Timrod Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1901 East Old Marion Highway
Florence, SC 29506
(843) 664-8454
Florence, SC 29506
(843) 664-8454
Grades: K-5
| 282 students
Rank: #33.
Theodore Lester Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3501 East Palmetto Street
Florence, SC 29506
(843) 664-8459
Florence, SC 29506
(843) 664-8459
Grades: K-5
| 265 students
29506, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1201 East Ashby Road
Florence, SC 29506
(843) 664-4156
Florence, SC 29506
(843) 664-4156
Grades: PK
| 59 students
301 South Dargan Street
Florence, SC 29506
(843) 664-8152
Florence, SC 29506
(843) 664-8152
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 29506, SC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 29506, SC include Mclaurin Elementary School, Henry Timrod Elementary School and Theodore Lester Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 29506?
3 public elementary schools are located in 29506.
What is the racial composition of students in 29506?
29506 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 69% 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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