For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 6,872 students in 29579, SC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 29579, SC are Ocean Bay Elementary School, Forestbrook Elementary School and Carolina Forest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 29579 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 29579, SC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29579, SC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ocean Bay Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
950 International Drive
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 903-8400
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 903-8400
Gr: PK-5 | 1,109 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Forestbrook Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4000 Panthers Parkway
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 236-8100
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 236-8100
Gr: PK-5 | 881 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Carolina Forest Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
285 Carolina Forest Boulevard
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 236-0001
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 236-0001
Gr: PK-5 | 1,306 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
River Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Augusta Plantation Drive
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 903-6300
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 903-6300
Gr: PK-5 | 1,415 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
Ocean Bay Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
905 International Drive
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 903-8420
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 903-8420
Gr: 6-8 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Ten Oaks Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
150 Revolutionary War Way
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 488-8896
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 488-8896
Gr: 6-8 | 1,270 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #77.
Bridgewater Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
191 River Landing Boulevard
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 236-3689
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 236-3689
Gr: K-8 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
29579, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
700 Gardner Lacy Rd.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 236-7997
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 236-7997
Gr: 6-8 | 1,370 student Minority enrollment: 26%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 29579, SC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 29579, SC include Ocean Bay Elementary School, Forestbrook Elementary School and Carolina Forest Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 29579?
7 public elementary schools are located in 29579.
What is the racial composition of students in 29579?
29579 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Black).