For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,518 students in 29379, SC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 29379, SC are Monarch Elementary School, Foster Park Elementary School and Sims Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 29379 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 29379, SC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29379, SC Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Monarch Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
218 Monarch School Drive
Union, SC 29379
(864) 429-1733
Union, SC 29379
(864) 429-1733
Grades: PK-5
| 449 students
Rank: #22.
Foster Park Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
901 Arthur Boulevard
Union, SC 29379
(864) 429-1737
Union, SC 29379
(864) 429-1737
Grades: PK-5
| 434 students
Rank: #33.
Sims Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Whitmire Highway
Union, SC 29379
(864) 429-1755
Union, SC 29379
(864) 429-1755
Grades: 6-8
| 635 students
29379, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
212 Culp Street
Union, SC 29379
(864) 429-1725
Union, SC 29379
(864) 429-1725
Grades: 5-6
| 567 students
Union County Careertech Center (Closed 2007)
Vocational School
1165 Lakeside Drive
Union, SC 29379
(864) 429-1765
Union, SC 29379
(864) 429-1765
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 29379, SC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 29379, SC include Monarch Elementary School, Foster Park Elementary School and Sims Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 29379?
3 public elementary schools are located in 29379.
What is the racial composition of students in 29379?
29379 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 52% 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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