These are the 10 best public elementary schools in SC for 2024. See how your child’s school ranked
Most parents make sure they review their child’s report cards regularly, but what about the performance of the schools they’re attending?
Niche wants to help.
The online platform, which collects data on K-5 schools in the U.S. to aid students and families when deciding enrollment, recently compiled a ranking of 716 public elementary schools in South Carolina for 2024.
Fort Mill easily led the rest of the state with six schools in the top 10. Tega Cay had two schools in the top 10.
The rankings are based on analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents, using data from the U.S. Department of Education, Niche’s website states. Ranking factors include state test scores, graduation rates, teacher quality and school diversity.
Below is a list of the 10 best public elementary schools in South Carolina, according to Niche. For the complete ranking of South Carolina schools, click of South Carolina schools, click here.
#1 Gold Hill Elementary School
- Address: 1000 Dave Gibson Blvd., Tega Cay
- School type: Public school
- Website: https://www.fortmillschools.org/
Gold Hill Elementary School has 894 students in grades K-5 with a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1, Niche states. According to state test scores, 78% of students are at least proficient in math and 77% in reading. The school also ranks 20th for best public elementary school teachers in South Carolina.
#2 Pleasant Knoll Elementary School
- Address: 2346 Pleasant Rd., Fort Mill
- School type: Public school
- Website: https://pkes.fortmillschools.org/
Pleasant Knoll Elementary School has 810 students in grades K-5 with a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1, Niche states. According to state test scores, 74% of students are at least proficient in math and 68% in reading. The school also ranks 24th for best public elementary school teachers in South Carolina.
#3 Orchard Park Elementary School
- Address: 474 Third Baxter St., Fort Mill
- School type: Public school
- Website: https://www.fortmillschools.org/
Orchard Park Elementary School has 735 students in grades K-5, with a student-teacher ratio of 12 to 1. State test scores show that 73% if students are at least proficient in math and 77% in reading. The school also ranks 10th for best public elementary school teachers in South Carolina.
#4 Doby’s Bridge Elementary School
- Address: 1000 Dragon Way, Fort Mill
- School type: Public school
- Website: https://dbes.fortmillschools.org/
Doby’s Bridge Elementary School has 717 students in grades K-5 with a student-teacher ratio of 14 to 1, Niche states. According to state test scores, 75% of students are at least proficient in math and 72% in reading. The school also ranks 23rd for best public elementary school teachers in South Carolina.
#5 Tega Cay Elementary School
- Address: 2185 Gold Hill Road, Tega Cay
- School type: Public school
- Website: https://tces.fortmillschools.org/
Tega Cay Elementary School has 705 students in grades K-5 with a student-teacher ratio of 14 to 1, Niche states. According to state test scores, 77% of students are at least proficient in math and 72% in reading. The school also ranks 25th for best public elementary school teachers in South Carolina.
#6 Fort Mill Elementary School
- Address: 192 Springfield Parkway, Fort Mill
- School type: Public school
- Website: https://www.fortmillschools.org/
Fort Mill Elementary School has 745 students in grades PK and K-5 with a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1, Niche states. According to state test scores, 63% of students are at least proficient in math and 64% in reading. The school also ranks 28th for best public elementary school teachers in South Carolina.
#7 Sugar Creek Elementary School
- Address: 1599 Farm House Rd., Fort Mill
- School type: Public school
- Website: https://sces.fortmillschools.org/
Sugar Creek Elementary School has 776 students in grades PK and K-5 with a student-teacher ratio of 12 to 1, Niche states. According to state test scores, 55% of students are at least proficient in math and 61% in reading. The school also ranks 22nd for more diverse public elementary schools in South Carolina.
#8 Lake Murray Elementary School
- Address: 1531 Three Dog Rd., Chapin
- School type: Public school
- Website: https://www.lexrich5.org/
Lake Murray Elementary School has 797 students in grades K-4 with a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1. According to state test scores, 78% of students are at least proficient in math and 82% in reading. The school also ranks fourth for best public elementary school teachers in South Carolina.
#9 Oak Pointe Elementary School
- Address: 1 River Bottom Rd., Irmo
- School type: Public school
- Website: https://www.lexrich5.org/
Oak Pointe Elementary School has 525 students in grades PK and K-5 with a student-teacher ratio of 14-1, Niche states. According to state test scores, 63% of students are at least proficient in math and 62% in reading. The school also ranks third for best public elementary school teachers in South Carolina.
#10 Riverview Elementary School
- Address: 1300 Spratt St., Fort Mill
- School type: Public school
- Website: https://rves.fortmillschools.org/
Riverview Elementary School has 601 students in grades PK and K-5 with a student-teacher ratio of 10 to 1, Niche states. According to state test scores, 51% of students are at least proficient in math and 59% in reading. The school also ranks 14th for best public elementary school teachers in South Carolina.
