For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 3,183 students in 29650, SC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 29650, SC are Buena Vista Elementary School, Woodland Elementary School and Riverside Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 29650 have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 29650, SC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29650, SC Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buena Vista Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
310 Batesville Road
Greer, SC 29650
(864) 355-2200
Greer, SC 29650
(864) 355-2200
Grades: K-5
| 837 students
Rank: #22.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1730 Gibb Shoals Road
Greer, SC 29650
(864) 355-0400
Greer, SC 29650
(864) 355-0400
Grades: PK-5
| 1,298 students
Rank: #33.
Riverside Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
615 Hammett Bridge Road
Greer, SC 29650
(864) 355-7900
Greer, SC 29650
(864) 355-7900
Grades: 6-8
| 1,048 students
29650, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Palmetto Charter School (Closed 2006)
Charter School
2259 River Road
Greer, SC 29650
(864) 849-0093
Greer, SC 29650
(864) 849-0093
Grades: 6-9
| 35 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 29650, SC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 29650, SC include Buena Vista Elementary School, Woodland Elementary School and Riverside Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 29650?
3 public elementary schools are located in 29650.
What is the racial composition of students in 29650?
29650 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Carolina public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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