For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,127 students in 29560, SC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 29560, SC are J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts And Science Magnet and Main Street Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 29560 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 29560, SC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29560, SC Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts And Science Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
319 Carlisle Street
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-8685
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-8685
Grades: 6-12
| 406 students
Rank: #22.
Main Street Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
318 East Main Street
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-2221
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-2221
Grades: 3-6
| 324 students
Rank: n/an/a
906 North Matthews Road
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-2353
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-2353
Grades: PK-2
| 397 students
29560, South Carolina 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
319 Carlisle Street
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-8685
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-8685
Grades: 6
| 266 students
1009 East Main Street
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-0128
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-0128
Grades: K-12
| 218 students
652 Matthews Road
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-5517
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-5517
Grades: PK
| 14 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 29560, SC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 29560, SC include J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts And Science Magnet and Main Street Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 29560?
3 public elementary schools are located in 29560.
What is the racial composition of students in 29560?
29560 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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