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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 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.