For the 2025-26 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 28% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 41%), 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 (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monarch Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
218 Monarch School Drive
Union, SC 29379
(864) 429-1733
Union, SC 29379
(864) 429-1733
Gr: PK-5 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Foster Park Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
901 Arthur Boulevard
Union, SC 29379
(864) 429-1737
Union, SC 29379
(864) 429-1737
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Sims Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Whitmire Highway
Union, SC 29379
(864) 429-1755
Union, SC 29379
(864) 429-1755
Gr: 6-8 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
29379, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
212 Culp Street
Union, SC 29379
(864) 429-1725
Union, SC 29379
(864) 429-1725
Gr: 5-6 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Union County Careertech Center (Closed 2007)
Vocational School
1165 Lakeside Drive
Union, SC 29379
(864) 429-1765
Union, SC 29379
(864) 429-1765
Gr: 9-12
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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