Best elementary schools in Richland 02 (2025)
Schools classified as elementary by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 23 schools in Richland 02, South Carolina. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and South Carolina.
- 186Round Top ElementaryBlythewood · Public Elementary79% Math proficiency · 581 students
- 278Lake Carolina Elementary Upper CampusBlythewood · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 523 students
- 372Bookman Road ElementaryElgin · Public Elementary60% Math proficiency · 535 students
- 471Bethel-Hanberry ElementaryBlythewood · Public Elementary73% Math proficiency · 711 students
- 566Catawba Trail ElementaryElgin · Public Elementary63% Math proficiency · 636 students
- 664Lake Carolina Elementary Lower CampusBlythewood · Public Elementary– · 531 students
- 762Forest Lake ElementaryColumbia · Public Elementary60% Math proficiency · 652 students
- 861Bridge Creek ElementaryElgin · Public Elementary56% Math proficiency · 564 students
- 957North Springs ElementaryColumbia · Public Elementary51% Math proficiency · 659 students
- 1055Killian ElementaryColumbia · Public Elementary50% Math proficiency · 699 students
- 1155Rice Creek ElementaryColumbia · Public Elementary49% Math proficiency · 718 students
- 1255Langford ElementaryBlythewood · Public Elementary58% Math proficiency · 631 students
- 1354Muller Road MiddleBlythewood · Public Elementary48% Math proficiency · 1,242 students
- 1454L. B. Nelson ElementaryColumbia · Public Elementary51% Math proficiency · 541 students
- 1551Sandlapper ElementaryColumbia · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 671 students
- 1648E. L. Wright MiddleColumbia · Public Elementary43% Math proficiency · 1,275 students
- 1745Polo Road ElementaryColumbia · Public Elementary46% Math proficiency · 665 students
- 1844Windsor ElementaryColumbia · Public Elementary43% Math proficiency · 579 students
- 1944Pontiac ElementaryElgin · Public Elementary44% Math proficiency · 880 students
- 2040L. W. Conder ElementaryColumbia · Public Elementary39% Math proficiency · 489 students
- 2139Summit Parkway MiddleColumbia · Public Elementary35% Math proficiency · 1,229 students
- 2238Joseph Keels ElementaryColumbia · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 465 students
- 2327Jackson Creek ElementaryColumbia · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 551 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Round Top Elementary Blythewood · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 85.7 Top 5% | 79% Math proficiency | 581 |
| 2 | Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus Blythewood · Elementary · Grades 3–5 | Public | 77.6 Top 25% | 72% Math proficiency | 523 |
| 3 | Bookman Road Elementary Elgin · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 71.6 Top 25% | 60% Math proficiency | 535 |
| 4 | Bethel-Hanberry Elementary Blythewood · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 70.7 Top 25% | 73% Math proficiency | 711 |
| 5 | Catawba Trail Elementary Elgin · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 66.2 Top 50% | 63% Math proficiency | 636 |
| 6 | Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus Blythewood · Elementary · Grades PK–2 | Public | 64.0 Top 50% | – | 531 |
| 7 | Forest Lake Elementary Columbia · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 62.4 Top 50% | 60% Math proficiency | 652 |
| 8 | Bridge Creek Elementary Elgin · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 61.3 Top 50% | 56% Math proficiency | 564 |
| 9 | North Springs Elementary Columbia · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 57.3 Top 50% | 51% Math proficiency | 659 |
| 10 | Killian Elementary Columbia · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 55.4 Top 50% | 50% Math proficiency | 699 |
| 11 | Rice Creek Elementary Columbia · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 54.9 Top 50% | 49% Math proficiency | 718 |
| 12 | Langford Elementary Blythewood · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 54.6 Top 50% | 58% Math proficiency | 631 |
| 13 | Muller Road Middle Blythewood · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 54.4 Top 50% | 48% Math proficiency | 1,242 |
| 14 | L. B. Nelson Elementary Columbia · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 54.1 Top 50% | 51% Math proficiency | 541 |
| 15 | Sandlapper Elementary Columbia · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 50.5 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 671 |
| 16 | E. L. Wright Middle Columbia · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 47.6 Lower 50% | 43% Math proficiency | 1,275 |
| 17 | Polo Road Elementary Columbia · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 45.0 Lower 50% | 46% Math proficiency | 665 |
| 18 | Windsor Elementary Columbia · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 44.2 Lower 50% | 43% Math proficiency | 579 |
| 19 | Pontiac Elementary Elgin · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 43.7 Lower 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 880 |
| 20 | L. W. Conder Elementary Columbia · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 40.3 Lower 50% | 39% Math proficiency | 489 |
| 21 | Summit Parkway Middle Columbia · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 39.1 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 1,229 |
| 22 | Joseph Keels Elementary Columbia · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 37.6 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 465 |
| 23 | Jackson Creek Elementary Columbia · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 27.2 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 551 |
Round Top Elementary in Blythewood leads the 2025 list of elementary schools in Richland 02 with a Success Index (US) of 85.7. Of the 23 schools shown, 23 are public.
For the full picture see the wider South Carolina elementary schools rankings, every school on the Richland 02 page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best elementary school in Richland 02?
Round Top Elementary in Blythewood, South Carolina ranks first among elementary schools in Richland 02 with a Success Index (US) of 85.7 out of 100 (Enrollment: 581).
How are elementary schools in Richland 02 ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.