For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 350 students in 29918, SC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 29918, SC are Estill Elementary School and Estill Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 29918 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 29918, SC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29918, SC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Estill Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1450 Columbia Highway Suite A
Estill, SC 29918
(803) 625-5030
Estill, SC 29918
(803) 625-5030
Gr: PK-4 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Estill Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1450 Columbia Highway Suite B
Estill, SC 29918
(803) 625-5200
Estill, SC 29918
(803) 625-5200
Gr: 5-8 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 29918, SC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 29918, SC include Estill Elementary School and Estill Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 29918?
2 public elementary schools are located in 29918.
What is the racial composition of students in 29918?
29918 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% 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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