For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,476 students in Pendleton, SC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pendleton, SC are Mt. Lebanon Elementary School, La France Elementary School and Pendleton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pendleton, SC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pendleton have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Pendleton, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mt. Lebanon Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2850 Lebanon Road
Pendleton, SC 29670
(864) 403-2400
Pendleton, SC 29670
(864) 403-2400
Grades: PK-6
| 491 students
Rank: #22.
La France Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
550 Williams Street
Pendleton, SC 29670
(864) 403-2300
Pendleton, SC 29670
(864) 403-2300
Grades: PK-6
| 453 students
Rank: #33.
Pendleton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
902 East Queen Street
Pendleton, SC 29670
(864) 403-2500
Pendleton, SC 29670
(864) 403-2500
Grades: PK-6
| 532 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Pendleton, SC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pendleton, SC include Mt. Lebanon Elementary School, La France Elementary School and Pendleton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pendleton?
3 public elementary schools are located in Pendleton.
What is the racial composition of students in Pendleton?
Pendleton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Pendleton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Pendleton include: Pendleton Elementary School vs. Mt. Lebanon Elementary School, Mt. Lebanon Elementary School vs. Pendleton Elementary School, La France Elementary School vs. Mt. Lebanon Elementary School
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