For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 547 students in 29135, SC.
The top ranked public elementary school in 29135, SC is St. Matthews K-8 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary school in zipcode 29135 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 29135, SC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29135, SC Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Matthews K-8 School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
135 Saints Avenue
Saint Matthews, SC 29135
(803) 655-2750
Saint Matthews, SC 29135
(803) 655-2750
Gr: PK-8 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
29135, South Carolina 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
125 Herlong Avenue
Saint Matthews, SC 29135
(803) 874-3314
Saint Matthews, SC 29135
(803) 874-3314
Gr: PK-5 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
404 Agnes Street
Saint Matthews, SC 29135
(803) 655-7222
Saint Matthews, SC 29135
(803) 655-7222
Gr: 5-8 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 29135, SC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 29135, SC include St. Matthews K-8 School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 29135?
1 public elementary schools are located in 29135.
What is the racial composition of students in 29135?
29135 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 86% 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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