For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 4,794 students in 29150, SC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 29150, SC are Alice Drive Elementary School, Millwood Elementary School and Wilder Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 29150 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 29150, SC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29150, SC Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alice Drive Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
251 Alice Drive
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0857
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0857
Grades: PK-5
| 551 students
Rank: #22.
Millwood Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24 Pinewood Road
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0648
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0648
Grades: PK-5
| 666 students
Rank: #33.
Wilder Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
975 South Main Street
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-5723
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-5723
Grades: PK-5
| 325 students
Rank: #44.
Alice Drive Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
40 Miller Road
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0821
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0821
Grades: 6-8
| 778 students
Rank: #55.
Lemira Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
952 Fulton Street
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0658
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0658
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
Rank: #66.
Bates Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
715 Estate Street
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0711
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0711
Grades: 6-8
| 525 students
Rank: #77.
Willow Drive Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
26 Willow Drive
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-5796
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-5796
Grades: PK-5
| 539 students
Rank: #88.
Crosswell Drive Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 Crosswell Drive
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0679
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0679
Grades: PK-5
| 457 students
Rank: n/an/a
Liberty Steam Charter School
Charter School
15 Church Street
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 830-5966
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 830-5966
Grades: K-3
| 584 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 29150, SC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 29150, SC include Alice Drive Elementary School, Millwood Elementary School and Wilder Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 29150?
9 public elementary schools are located in 29150.
What is the racial composition of students in 29150?
29150 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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