For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 5,213 students in 29588, SC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 29588, SC are St. James Elementary School, Burgess Elementary School and Socastee Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 29588 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 29588, SC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29588, SC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. James Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9711 St. James Road
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 650-8220
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 650-8220
Gr: PK-4 | 884 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Burgess Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9645 Scipio Lane
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 650-4600
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 650-4600
Gr: PK-4 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Socastee Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
151 Sheffield Road
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 903-6051
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 903-6051
Gr: 6-8 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
St. James Intermediate
(Math: 53% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9641 Scipio Lane
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 903-6005
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 903-6005
Gr: 5-6 | 883 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Palmetto Bays Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8900 Highway 544
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 236-6200
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 236-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #66.
Socastee Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4223 Socastee Boulevard
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 650-2606
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 650-2606
Gr: PK-5 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #77.
Forestbrook Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4430 Gator Lane
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 236-7300
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 236-7300
Gr: 6-8 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 29588, SC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 29588, SC include St. James Elementary School, Burgess Elementary School and Socastee Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 29588?
7 public elementary schools are located in 29588.
What is the racial composition of students in 29588?
29588 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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