For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,988 students in Elgin, SC.
The top ranked public schools in Elgin, SC are Catawba Trail Elementary School, Bookman Road Elementary School and Bridge Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elgin, SC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Elgin have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Elgin, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Catawba Trail Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1080 Old National Highway
Elgin, SC 29045
(803) 699-3501
Elgin, SC 29045
(803) 699-3501
Grades: PK-5
| 666 students
Rank: #22.
Bookman Road Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1245 Bookman Road
Elgin, SC 29045
(803) 699-1724
Elgin, SC 29045
(803) 699-1724
Grades: PK-5
| 520 students
Rank: #33.
Bridge Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
121 Bombing Range Road
Elgin, SC 29045
(803) 462-3900
Elgin, SC 29045
(803) 462-3900
Grades: PK-5
| 562 students
Rank: #44.
Pontiac Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Spears Creek Church Road
Elgin, SC 29045
(803) 699-2700
Elgin, SC 29045
(803) 699-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 791 students
Rank: #55.
Blaney Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1621 Smyrna Road
Elgin, SC 29045
(803) 438-3241
Elgin, SC 29045
(803) 438-3241
Grades: PK-5
| 757 students
Rank: #66.
Leslie M. Stover Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1649 Smyrna Road
Elgin, SC 29045
(803) 438-7414
Elgin, SC 29045
(803) 438-7414
Grades: 6-8
| 692 students
Elgin, South Carolina ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
502 Spears Creek Church Rd
Elgin, SC 29045
(803) 699-2536
Elgin, SC 29045
(803) 699-2536
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Elgin, SC?
The top ranked public schools in Elgin, SC include Catawba Trail Elementary School, Bookman Road Elementary School and Bridge Creek Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Elgin?
6 public schools are located in Elgin.
What is the racial composition of students in Elgin?
Elgin public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Elgin are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Elgin include: Catawba Trail Elementary School vs. Bookman Road Elementary School, Pontiac Elementary School vs. Bookman Road Elementary School, Bookman Road Elementary School vs. Catawba Trail Elementary School
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