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Best 29229 South Carolina Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 8,856 students in 29229, SC (there are , serving 251 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 29229, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 29229, SC are Spring Valley High School, Ridge View High School and North Springs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29229 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29229, SC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).

Best 29229, SC Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spring Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
120 Sparkleberry Lane
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 699-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,314 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Ridge View High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4801 Hard Scrabble Road
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 699-2999
Gr: 9-12 | 1,696 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
North Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1300 Clemson Road
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 736-3183
Gr: PK-5 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Sandlapper Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1001 Longtown Road
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 691-4045
Gr: PK-5 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Rice Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4751 Hard Scrabble Road
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 699-2900
Gr: PK-5 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Summit Parkway Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Summit Parkway
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 699-3580
Gr: K-8 | 1,176 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #77.
Killian Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2621 Clemson Road
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 699-2981
Gr: PK-5 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Longleaf Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1160 Longreen Parkway
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 691-4870
Gr: 6-8 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 29229 South Carolina

29229, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Renaissance Collegiate Academy (Closed 2023)
425 Summit Terrace Court Build
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 567-5634
Gr: K-3 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 29229, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in 29229, SC include Spring Valley High School, Ridge View High School and North Springs Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29229?
8 public schools are located in 29229.
What percentage of students in 29229 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 29229 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29229?
29229 public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).

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