Best Elementary Schools in South Carolina (2026 List)

South Carolina boasts many of the top elementary schools, continued growth at the state-level to support strong early-learning programs. Nearly half of elementary schools are designated GÇ£GoodGÇ¥ or higher; more than one quarter of the GÇ£GoodGÇ¥ schools have improved. South Carolina is 7th best in the nation for early education. The student-teacher ratio is 14:1. Schools like Gold Hill Elementary, Pleasant Knoll Elementary, and Orchard Park Elementary specialize in excellent performance. With its bold state-level goals of achieving student learning by 2030, South Carolina is also a state that will continue to advance stronger, innovative K-5 learning.