For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,011 students in 29690, SC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 29690, SC are Heritage Elementary School, Gateway Elementary School and Northwest Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 29690 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 29690, SC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29690, SC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1592 Greer Highway
Travelers Rest, SC 29690
(864) 355-6000
Travelers Rest, SC 29690
(864) 355-6000
Gr: PK-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Gateway Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Hawkins Road
Travelers Rest, SC 29690
(864) 355-5200
Travelers Rest, SC 29690
(864) 355-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Northwest Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1606 Greer Highway
Travelers Rest, SC 29690
(864) 355-6900
Travelers Rest, SC 29690
(864) 355-6900
Gr: 6-8 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
29690, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Wohali Charter Academy (Closed 2011)
Charter School
One Havenwood Ln
Travelers Rest, SC 29690
(843) 834-8013
Travelers Rest, SC 29690
(843) 834-8013
Gr: K-12
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What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 29690, SC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 29690, SC include Heritage Elementary School, Gateway Elementary School and Northwest Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 29690?
3 public elementary schools are located in 29690.
What is the racial composition of students in 29690?
29690 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Black).