For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 257 students in Waterloo, SC.
The top-ranked public school in Waterloo, SC is Waterloo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waterloo, SC public school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Waterloo have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Waterloo, SC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waterloo Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10457 Highway 221 South
Waterloo, SC 29384
(864) 677-5610
Waterloo, SC 29384
(864) 677-5610
Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Waterloo, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in Waterloo, SC include Waterloo Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Waterloo?
1 public schools are located in Waterloo.
What is the racial composition of students in Waterloo?
Waterloo public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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