For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 4,562 students in 29223, SC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 29223, SC are L. B. Nelson Elementary School, Jackson Creek Elementary School and E. L. Wright Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 29223 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 29223, SC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29223, SC Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
L. B. Nelson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
225 North Brickyard Road
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 736-8730
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 736-8730
Grades: PK-5
| 553 students
Rank: #22.
Jackson Creek Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7150 Trenholm Road Extension
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 790-3800
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 790-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 586 students
Rank: #33.
E. L. Wright Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2740 Alpine Road
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 736-8740
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 736-8740
Grades: K-8
| 1,285 students
Rank: #44.
Joseph Keels Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7500 Springcrest Drive
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 736-8754
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 736-8754
Grades: PK-5
| 478 students
Rank: #55.
Polo Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1250 Polo Road
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 419-2226
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 419-2226
Grades: PK-5
| 659 students
Rank: #66.
Windsor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9800 Dunbarton Drive
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 736-8723
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 736-8723
Grades: PK-5
| 529 students
Rank: #77.
L. W. Conder Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8040 Hunt Club Road
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 736-8720
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 736-8720
Grades: PK-5
| 472 students
29223, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
200 Arbor Lake Drive Suite 301
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 735-9110
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 735-9110
Grades: 9-12
| 242 students
115 Atrium Way Suite 200
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 227-6670
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 227-6670
Grades: 9-12
| 310 students
501 Commerce Drive
Columbia, SC 29223
(866) 476-6416
Columbia, SC 29223
(866) 476-6416
Grades: 9-12
| 449 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 29223, SC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 29223, SC include L. B. Nelson Elementary School, Jackson Creek Elementary School and E. L. Wright Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 29223?
7 public elementary schools are located in 29223.
What is the racial composition of students in 29223?
29223 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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