For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,719 students in 29693, SC (there are 3 private schools, serving 125 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 29693, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 29693, SC are West-oak High School, Fair-oak Elementary School and Westminster Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29693 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29693, SC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29693, SC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West-oak High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
130 Warrior Lane
Westminster, SC 29693
(864) 886-4530
Westminster, SC 29693
(864) 886-4530
Gr: 9-12 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Fair-oak Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1964 Oakway Road
Westminster, SC 29693
(864) 886-4505
Westminster, SC 29693
(864) 886-4505
Gr: PK-5 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Westminster Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
206 Hamilton Street
Westminster, SC 29693
(864) 886-4520
Westminster, SC 29693
(864) 886-4520
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Orchard Park Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Toccoa Highway
Westminster, SC 29693
(864) 886-4515
Westminster, SC 29693
(864) 886-4515
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
West Oak Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 Westminster Highway
Westminster, SC 29693
(864) 886-4525
Westminster, SC 29693
(864) 886-4525
Gr: 6-8 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Hamilton Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
445 Oconee Business Parkway
Westminster, SC 29693
(864) 886-4425
Westminster, SC 29693
(864) 886-4425
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 29693, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in 29693, SC include West-oak High School, Fair-oak Elementary School and Westminster Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29693?
6 public schools are located in 29693.
What percentage of students in 29693 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 29693 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29693?
29693 public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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