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Best Elementary Schools in South Carolina
2026 List

Moonpreneur’s rating is based primarily on the STEM performance of the School using the Math Score of the School. We also take into account the Student teacher ratio, the review and rating by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Moonpreneur’s rating is based primarily on the STEM performance of the School using the Math Score of the School. We collect the data from government agencies and also take into account the Student teacher ratio, the review and rating by others.. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Best Elementary Schools in South Carolina
(2026 List)

Moonpreneur’s rating is based primarily on the STEM performance of the School using the Math Score of the School. We also take into account the Student teacher ratio, the review and rating by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

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 Good or higher; more than one quarter of the Good schools have improved. South Carolina is the 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 K5 learning. You can read about the best middle schools in South Carolina here. Read more