Tega Cay Elementary School

About Tega Cay Elementary School

Tega Cay Elementary proudly serves around 795 inquisitive minds from pre-K to fifth grade, lovingly instructed by around 54 full-time educators, for a supportive 14:1 student-to-teacher ratio. As a high performing elementary school, students excel academically, boasting an impressive 82 % reading and math proficiency rate, ranking the school in the top 5 percent in the state.

The student population embodies reflective diversity: around 65 % White, 13 % Asian, 10 % Hispanic, 6 % multiracial, 4 % Black, with around 15 % economically disadvantaged. Renowned for its A+ rating, effective teaching staff, and values of integrity and compassion rooted in community, the school reflects strong school performance, academic excellence, and positive student outcomes.

Often regarded as one of the best classical schools in South Carolina, it maintains both achievement and care. Nearby housing within Tega Cay homes mirrors the locale's charm with a median sale price of close to $550,000.

Contact Information

Address

2185 GOLD HILL RD TEGA CAY SC 29708

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Phone

(803) 548-8282

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Website

https://tces.fortmillschools.org/

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 47%

Reading 47%

State average proficiency is 47% in Math and 47% in Reading.

54

Full-time Teachers

14 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

3

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

782

Total Students

$46293

Avg. Teacher Salary

TOP [percent] IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Tega Cay Elementary School

2.5X

More likely to persue STEM Careers

80%

Jobs that will require STEM in 2030

🤖 Coding & Debugging
🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
🛠️ 3D Printing

Detailed program information coming Fall 2025!

School Ratings

Ranked

6

of 10 in south carolina

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:35 AM -2:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:20 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 68.3%

Asian 10.4%

Hispanic 9.6%

Black 4.5%

Two+ Races 6.6%

Native Am. 1%

White

68.3%

Asian

10.4%

Hispanic

9.6%

Black

4.5%

Two+ Races

6.6%

Native Am.

1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 782

46.7%

365 Female

53.3%

417 Male

Student Population

782 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Tega Cay Elementary School in SC has opened 2025-2026 online registration for returning students. Renowned for quality education and its solid mission, it provides a seamless, parent-friendly registration process.

FAQ

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Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

What Parents Say