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Best Anderson County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 38 public elementary schools serving 19,659 students in Anderson County, SC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Anderson County, SC are Belton Preparatory Academy, Wright Elementary School and North Pointe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anderson County, SC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Anderson County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 54% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Anderson County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Belton Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5901 Belton Highway
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 392-1173
Gr: K-8 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Wright Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1136 Wright School Road
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 296-1776
Gr: K-5 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
North Pointe Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3325 Highway 81 North
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 260-5040
Gr: PK-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Southwood Academy For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1110 Southwood Street
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5205
Gr: 6-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
Midway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1221 Harriett Circle
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 716-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
La France Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
550 Williams Street
Pendleton, SC 29670
(864) 403-2300
Gr: PK-6 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #77.
Cedar Grove Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
107 Melvin Lane
Williamston, SC 29697
(864) 847-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #88.
Mt. Lebanon Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2850 Lebanon Road
Pendleton, SC 29670
(864) 403-2400
Gr: PK-6 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #99.
Concord Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2701 Calrossie Road
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 260-5105
Gr: PK-5 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1010.
Starr Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
400 Professor Brown Lane
Starr, SC 29684
(864) 352-6154
Gr: PK-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1111.
Townville Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
105 Townville School Road
Townville, SC 29689
(864) 403-2600
Gr: PK-6 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1212.
Iva Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
803 Antreville Highway
Iva, SC 29655
(864) 348-6400
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1313.
Fork Shoals School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
916 Mckelvey Road
Pelzer, SC 29669
(864) 355-5000
Gr: K-5 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1414.
Mccants Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2123 Marchbanks Avenue
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 260-5145
Gr: 6-8 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1515.
Belton Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
202 Watkins Street
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 338-7738
Gr: 3-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1616.
Flat Rock Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
115 Thompson Road
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 296-9191
Gr: PK-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1717.
West Pelzer Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
110 West Stewart Street
Pelzer, SC 29669
(864) 947-6424
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1818.
Honea Path Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
806 East Greer Street
Honea Path, SC 29654
(864) 369-7612
Gr: PK-5 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1919.
Ellen Woodside Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9122 Augusta Road
Pelzer, SC 29669
(864) 355-4900
Gr: PK-5 | 1,071 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2020.
Palmetto Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 Roberts Boulevard
Williamston, SC 29697
(864) 847-5442
Gr: PK-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2121.
Mclees Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4900 Dobbins Bridge Road
Anderson, SC 29626
(864) 716-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2222.
Palmetto Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
803 North Hamilton Street
Williamston, SC 29697
(864) 847-4333
Gr: 6-8 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2323.
Honea Path Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
107 Brock Avenue
Honea Path, SC 29654
(864) 369-7641
Gr: 6-8 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2424.
Pendleton Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
902 East Queen Street
Pendleton, SC 29670
(864) 403-2500
Gr: PK-6 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2525.
Glenview Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2575 Old Williamston Road
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 716-4060
Gr: 6-8 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2626.
Whitehall Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
702 Whitehall Road
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 260-5255
Gr: PK-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2727.
Calhoun Academy Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1520 East Calhoun Street
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 260-5090
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2828.
Centerville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1529 Whitehall Road
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 260-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Belton Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
102 Cherokee Road
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 338-6595
Gr: 6-8 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Starr-iva Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1034 Rainey Road
Starr, SC 29684
(864) 352-6146
Gr: 6-8 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #3131.
Nevitt Forest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1401 Bolt Drive
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 260-5190
Gr: PK-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #3232.
New Prospect Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
126 New Prospect Church Road
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 260-5195
Gr: PK-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #3333.
Robert Anderson Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2302 Dobbins Bridge Road
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 716-3890
Gr: 6-8 | 1,134 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #3434.
Varennes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1820 Highway 29 South
Anderson, SC 29626
(864) 260-5215
Gr: 3-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Homeland Park Primary
Magnet School
3519 Wilmont Street
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5125
Gr: PK-2 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Anderson County, SC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Anderson County, SC include Belton Preparatory Academy, Wright Elementary School and North Pointe Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Anderson County?
37 public elementary schools are located in Anderson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Anderson County?
Anderson County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Anderson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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