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Best 29169 South Carolina Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 5,859 students in 29169, SC (there are , serving 336 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 29169, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 29169, SC are Gray Collegiate Academy, East Point Academy and Saluda River Academy For The Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29169 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29169, SC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% 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 29169, SC Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gray Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3833 Leaphart Road
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 951-3321
Gr: 6-12 | 869 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
East Point Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Elementary Campus
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 926-5180
Gr: PK-8 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Saluda River Academy For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1520 Duke Avenue
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 739-4095
Gr: K-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
South Carolina Virtual Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2023 Platt Springs Road
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 253-6222
Gr: K-12 | 2,350 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Riverbank Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
160 Cougar Drive
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 936-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 1,002 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #66.
Northside Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
157 Cougar Drive
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 739-4190
Gr: 6-8 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 29169 South Carolina

29169, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Brookland Cayce Grammar School No. 1 (Closed 2023)
114 Hook Avenue
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 739-4075
Gr: PK-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
George I. Pair Junior Elementary School (Closed 2012)
2325 Platt Springs Rd
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 739-4085
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Pineview Elementary School (Closed 2023)
3035 Leaphart Road
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 739-4090
Gr: K-5 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 29169, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in 29169, SC include Gray Collegiate Academy, East Point Academy and Saluda River Academy For The Arts.
How many public schools are located in 29169?
6 public schools are located in 29169.
What percentage of students in 29169 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 29169 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29169?
29169 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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