For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,681 students in 29206, SC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 29206, SC are Brockman Elementary School, Satchel Ford Elementary School and Crayton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 29206 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 29206, SC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29206, SC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brockman Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2245 Montclair Drive
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 790-6743
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 790-6743
Gr: PK-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Satchel Ford Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5901 Satchel Ford Road
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 738-7209
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 738-7209
Gr: K-5 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Crayton Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5000 Clemson Avenue
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 738-7224
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 738-7224
Gr: 6-8 | 952 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Forest Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6801 Brookfield Road
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 782-0470
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 782-0470
Gr: PK-5 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #55.
Dent Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2721 Decker Boulevard
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 699-2750
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 699-2750
Gr: 6-8 | 1,059 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 29206, SC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 29206, SC include Brockman Elementary School, Satchel Ford Elementary School and Crayton Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 29206?
5 public elementary schools are located in 29206.
What is the racial composition of students in 29206?
29206 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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