For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,746 students in 29063, SC (there are 1 private school, serving 39 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 29063, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 29063, SC are Dutch Fork High School, Ballentine Elementary School and River Springs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29063 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29063, SC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29063, SC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dutch Fork High School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1400 Old Tamah Road
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 476-3300
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 476-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,703 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Ballentine Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1040 Bickley Road
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 476-4500
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 476-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
River Springs Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
115 Connie Wright Road
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 476-4400
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 476-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Irmo Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7401 Gibbes Street
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 476-4200
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 476-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Oak Pointe Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 River Bottom Road
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 476-4100
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 476-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #66.
H. E. Corley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 Chadford Road
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 476-4001
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 476-4001
Gr: PK-5 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #77.
Dutch Fork Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1528 Old Tamah Road
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 476-4800
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 476-4800
Gr: 6-8 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #88.
Green Charter School Midlands
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7820 Broad River Road
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 563-5387
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 563-5387
Gr: K-8 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #99.
Dutch Fork Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7900 Broad River Road
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 476-3900
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 476-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 29063, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in 29063, SC include Dutch Fork High School, Ballentine Elementary School and River Springs Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29063?
9 public schools are located in 29063.
What percentage of students in 29063 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 29063 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29063?
29063 public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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