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Best Elementary Schools in Columbia, South Carolina
Compare 39 elementary schools in Columbia. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
39
Elementary Schools
Public & Charter Schools
49,097
Total Students
Across Columbia
12.9:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
39 schools found
About Elementary Schools in Columbia
Columbia, South Carolina offers 39 elementary schools providing quality education for young students. These schools focus on foundational learning, with strong emphasis on reading, writing, mathematics, and critical thinking skills development.
Brockman Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
2245 Montclair Drive, Columbia, SC 29206
8
Rating
Students
297
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
77%
Rosewood Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
3300 Rosewood Drive, Columbia, SC 29205
7
Rating
Students
338
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
67%
Satchel Ford Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
5901 Satchel Ford Road, Columbia, SC 29206
6.9
Rating
Students
721
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
70%
Math Proficiency
68%
Brennen Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
4438 Devereaux Road, Columbia, SC 29205
6.3
Rating
Students
805
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
64%
Math Proficiency
61%
Forest Lake Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
6801 Brookfield Road, Columbia, SC 29206
5.4
Rating
Students
652
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
56%
Math Proficiency
51%
L. B. Nelson Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
225 North Brickyard Road, Columbia, SC 29223
5.4
Rating
Students
541
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
58%
Math Proficiency
50%
Harbison West Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
257 Crossbow Drive, Columbia, SC 29212
5.1
Rating
Students
510
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
54%
Math Proficiency
48%
North Springs Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
1300 Clemson Road, Columbia, SC 29229
5
Rating
Students
659
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
55%
Math Proficiency
44%
Sandlapper Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
1001 Longtown Road, Columbia, SC 29229
4.7
Rating
Students
671
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
42%
Nursery Road Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
6706 Nursery Road, Columbia, SC 29212
4.5
Rating
Students
471
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
48%
Math Proficiency
42%
Logan Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
815 Elmwood Avenue, Columbia, SC 29201
4.5
Rating
Students
237
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
37%
Rice Creek Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
4751 Hard Scrabble Road, Columbia, SC 29229
4.3
Rating
Students
718
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
38%
A. C. Moore Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
333 Etiwan Avenue, Columbia, SC 29205
4.2
Rating
Students
244
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
42%
Jackson Creek Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
7150 Trenholm Road Extension, Columbia, SC 29223
4.2
Rating
Students
551
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
40%
Math Proficiency
44%
Joseph Keels Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
7500 Springcrest Drive, Columbia, SC 29223
3.9
Rating
Students
465
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
39%
Meadowfield Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
525 Galway Lane, Columbia, SC 29209
3.9
Rating
Students
615
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
36%
Leaphart Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
120 Piney Grove Road, Columbia, SC 29210
3.7
Rating
Students
483
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
30%
Polo Road Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
1250 Polo Road, Columbia, SC 29223
3.6
Rating
Students
665
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
29%
Killian Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
2621 Clemson Road, Columbia, SC 29229
3.4
Rating
Students
699
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
36%
Math Proficiency
31%
Bradley Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
3032 Pinebelt Road, Columbia, SC 29204
3.2
Rating
Students
392
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
27%
School Insights
Metrics for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency
Math45%
ELA51%
Students meeting state proficiency standards
Class Size Distribution
Small (<15:1)19
Moderate (15-20:1)1
Large (>20:1)0
Smaller classes allow more individual attention
Highlights
- 5% of schools rated 8/10 or above
- 805 students at Brennen Elementary
- Best ratio: 8:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many elementary schools are in Columbia, South Carolina?
There are several elementary schools in Columbia, serving thousands of young students with focus on foundational education and early childhood development.
What is the best elementary school in Columbia?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Columbia include schools with ratings of 8 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Columbia?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Columbia is 12.9:1.