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Best 29302 South Carolina Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,352 students in 29302, SC (there are , serving 69 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 29302, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 29302, SC are Pine St. Elementary School, Sc School For The Blind High School and Sc School For The Deaf High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29302 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29302, SC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).

Best 29302, SC Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pine St. Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 South Pine Street
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 594-4470
Gr: PK-5 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Sc School For The Blind High School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
355 Cedar Springs Road
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 577-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Sc School For The Deaf High School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
355 Cedar Spring Road
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 577-7743
Gr: 9-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
E. P. Todd School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
150 Old Canaan Road
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 594-4475
Gr: PK-5 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #55.
Cedar Springs Academy
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
355 Cedar Springs Road
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 577-7771
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #66.
Sc School For The Blind Elementary Middle School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
355 Cedar Springs Road
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 577-7600
Gr: PK-8 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #77.
Sc School For The Deaf Elementary Middle School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
355 Cedar Springs Road
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 577-7743
Gr: PK-8 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 29302, SC?
How many public schools are located in 29302?
7 public schools are located in 29302.
What percentage of students in 29302 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 29302 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29302?
29302 public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).

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