For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 114 students in 29202, SC (there are 1 private school, serving 12 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 29202, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public school in 29202, SC is Carolina School For Inquiry. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 29202 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29202, SC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29202, SC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carolina School For Inquiry
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7405-a Fairfield Road
Columbia, SC 29202
(803) 691-1250
Columbia, SC 29202
(803) 691-1250
Gr: PK-6 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 29202, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in 29202, SC include Carolina School For Inquiry.
How many public schools are located in 29202?
1 public schools are located in 29202.
What percentage of students in 29202 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 29202 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29202?
29202 public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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