6.2 avg / 10

Best Schools in Greenville, South Carolina

80 schools · 45 Elementary · 13 Middle · 11 High · 11 Other

Last updated: May 2026

Public: 51

Private: 29

Districts: 5

Avg Rating: 6.2/10

Estimated Scores: 28%

Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 6.2/10
Median household income: $63,788
Median home value: $308,600
Bachelor's degree or higher: 41%
Avg commute: 23 min
Owner-occupied homes: 54%

How Greenville compares

South Carolina rank

#72 of 129

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-0.0

below South Carolina avg (6.2)

Median household income

$64k

102% of South Carolina median

Schools in this city

About Schools in Greenville, South Carolina

Greenville, South Carolina gives parents a public school landscape with real range. The city has 51 ranked public schools, spanning elementary through high school, with options that include traditional district schools, charter schools, and specialized programs. The average school score across Greenville sits at 6.3 out of 10, which tells parents to look carefully — performance varies significantly depending on the school and level.

The stronger end of the spectrum is notable. Forty-one percent of Greenville's ranked schools score 7 or higher out of 10, meaning 21 schools clear that threshold. That's a meaningful share of the city's options. Sterling School leads the city with a score of 8.6, making it the top-ranked public elementary in Greenville. SC Governor's School for Arts and Humanities follows closely at 8.5, offering a specialized high school experience for students pursuing arts and humanities. Meyer Center for Special Children ranks third at 8.3, a strong option for families with children who have specialized learning needs. Greenville Technical Charter High School (8.2) and GREEN Charter School (8.2) round out the top five, with charter programs representing a consistent presence at the top of the city's rankings.

The charter and specialized school presence at the top of Greenville's list is worth noting. Parents open to non-traditional enrollment processes will find some of the city's highest-performing options through that route. SC Governor's School and Greenville Technical Charter High both serve high school students seeking focused academic tracks, which makes high school planning in this city more involved than a typical attendance-zone assignment.

For parents doing side-by-side comparisons, the 6.3 city average is a practical anchor. A school scoring 7 or above is performing in the top 41% of Greenville's ranked public options. A score at or above 8 — reached by five schools here — signals consistently strong performance. Families should cross-reference scores with grade level, enrollment type, and whether a school requires applications or testing for admission, since several of the top performers involve a selective or specialized process.

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Elementary Schools

45 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Sterling School 713 students · Pre-K–8th	713	Pre-K–8th	8.6
2	Meyer Center for Special Children 88 students · Pre-K–2nd	88	Pre-K–2nd	8.3
3	GREEN Charter School 1,029 students · Kindergarten–8th	1,029	Kindergarten–8th	8.2
4	Lake Forest Elementary 796 students · Pre-K–5th	796	Pre-K–5th	7.9
5	Stone Academy 547 students · Kindergarten–5th	547	Kindergarten–5th	7.7
6	Augusta Circle Elementary 576 students · Kindergarten–5th	576	Kindergarten–5th	7.6
7	Greenbrier Elementary 839 students · Pre-K–5th	839	Pre-K–5th	7.4
8	A.J. Whittenberg Elementary 479 students · Pre-K–5th	479	Pre-K–5th	7.2
9	Blythe Academy 861 students · Pre-K–5th	861	Pre-K–5th	7.0
10	Westcliffe Elementary 304 students · Pre-K–5th	304	Pre-K–5th	7.0
11	Sara Collins Elementary 921 students · Kindergarten–5th	921	Kindergarten–5th	6.6
12	Pelham Road Elementary 760 students · Kindergarten–5th	760	Kindergarten–5th	6.4
13	East North Street Academy 704 students · Pre-K–5th	704	Pre-K–5th	6.3
14	Monaview Elementary 580 students · Pre-K–5th	580	Pre-K–5th	6.2
15	Summit Drive Elementary 515 students · Kindergarten–5th	515	Kindergarten–5th	6.2
16	Thomas E. Kerns Elementary 494 students · Pre-K–5th	494	Pre-K–5th	6.2
17	Powdersville Elementary 759 students · 3rd–5th	759	3rd–5th	5.8
18	Armstrong Elementary 415 students · Pre-K–5th	415	Pre-K–5th	5.8
19	Hollis Academy 572 students · Pre-K–5th	572	Pre-K–5th	5.6
20	Robert E. Cashion Elementary 934 students · Pre-K–5th	934	Pre-K–5th	5.3
21	Duncan Chapel Elementary 583 students · Pre-K–5th	583	Pre-K–5th	5.1
22	Berea Elementary 493 students · Kindergarten–5th	493	Kindergarten–5th	5.0
23	Mitchell Road Elementary 603 students · Pre-K–5th	603	Pre-K–5th	4.6
24	Welcome Elementary 621 students · Kindergarten–5th	621	Kindergarten–5th	4.6
25	Cherrydale Elementary 652 students · Pre-K–5th	652	Pre-K–5th	3.8

Show 20 more elementary schools

26	LEAD Academy 396 students · Kindergarten–8th	396	Kindergarten–8th	3.7
27	Alexander Elementary 473 students · Pre-K–5th	473	Pre-K–5th	2.8
Private Schools 18 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	U U WORLD OF CHILDREN Private 30 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	30	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
2	ST ANTHONY OF PADUA CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 84 students · Pre-K–5th	84	Pre-K–5th	Not Rated
3	MITCHELL ROAD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 387 students · Pre-K–8th	387	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
4	ABUNDANT LIFE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Private 65 students · Kindergarten–8th	65	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
5	ST MARYS CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 271 students · Pre-K–8th	271	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
6	WESTMINSTER WEEKDAY SCHOOL Private 36 students · Kindergarten–Kindergarten	36	Kindergarten–Kindergarten	Not Rated
7	FIRST PRESBYTERIAN ACADEMY DOWNTOWN Private 36 students · Pre-K–T1	36	Pre-K–T1	Not Rated
8	HAYNSWORTH SCHOOL Private 11 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	11	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
9	ALDERSGATE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Private 14 students · Pre-K–T1	14	Pre-K–T1	Not Rated
10	FOOTPRINTS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 21 students · Pre-K–6th	21	Pre-K–6th	Not Rated
11	FURMAN UNIVERSITY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Private 8 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	8	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
12	LEGACY ACADEMY Private 14 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	14	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
13	UPSTATE MONTESSORI ACADEMY Private 22 students · Pre-K–3rd	22	Pre-K–3rd	Not Rated
14	WHEATLEY MONTESSORI SCHOOL Private 2 students · Kindergarten–Kindergarten	2	Kindergarten–Kindergarten	Not Rated
15	FIRST BAPTIST DAY SCHOOL Private 19 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	19	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
16	WHITE OAK BAPTIST CHURCH KINDERGARTEN Private 11 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	11	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
17	EDWARD RD BAPTIST CHURCH KINDERGARTEN Private 14 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	14	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
18	JOHN KNOX WEEKDAY KINDERGARTEN Private 23 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	23	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated

Middle Schools

13 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Langston Charter Middle 470 students · 6th–8th	470	6th–8th	7.1
2	League Academy 765 students · 6th–8th	765	6th–8th	7.0
3	Hughes Academy of Science and Technology 988 students · 6th–8th	988	6th–8th	6.6
4	Powdersville Middle 797 students · 6th–8th	797	6th–8th	6.0
5	Greenville Middle Academy 750 students · 6th–8th	750	6th–8th	6.0
6	Tanglewood Middle 666 students · 6th–8th	666	6th–8th	5.9
7	Lakeview Middle 753 students · 6th–8th	753	6th–8th	4.8
8	Sevier Middle 670 students · 6th–8th	670	6th–8th	4.7
9	Beck International Academy 815 students · 6th–8th	815	6th–8th	4.6
10	Berea Middle 775 students · 6th–8th	775	6th–8th	4.2
11	Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle 992 students · 6th–8th	992	6th–8th	4.1
Private Schools 2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	CAMPERDOWN ACADEMY Private 186 students · 1st–8th	186	1st–8th	Not Rated
2	EINSTEIN ACADEMY Private 14 students · 1st–8th	14	1st–8th	Not Rated

High Schools

11 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	SC Governor's School for Arts and Humanities 228 students · 10th–12th	228	10th–12th	8.5
2	Greenville Technical Charter High School 526 students · 9th–12th	526	9th–12th	8.2
3	J. L. Mann High Academy 2,062 students · 9th–12th	2,062	9th–12th	8.0
4	Southside High 1,132 students · 9th–12th	1,132	9th–12th	8.0
5	Greenville Senior High Academy 1,791 students · 9th–12th	1,791	9th–12th	7.9
6	Powdersville High 1,037 students · 9th–12th	1,037	9th–12th	7.7
7	Wade Hampton High 1,780 students · 9th–12th	1,780	9th–12th	7.7
8	Carolina Academy (High) 983 students · 9th–12th	983	9th–12th	6.3
9	Berea High 1,296 students · 9th–12th	1,296	9th–12th	5.9
Private Schools 2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	ST JOSEPH'S CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 633 students · 6th–12th	633	6th–12th	Not Rated
2	BEST SKILLS ACADEMY Private 3 students · 7th–11th	3	7th–11th	Not Rated

Other Schools

11 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Overbrook Child Development Center 532 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	532	Pre-K–Pre-K	7.5
2	Legacy Early College 1,583 students · Pre-K–12th	1,583	Pre-K–12th	7.3
3	Washington Center 118 students · Pre-K–12th	118	Pre-K–12th	6.0
4	Cyber Academy of South Carolina 3,493 students · Kindergarten–12th	3,493	Kindergarten–12th	3.5
Private Schools 7 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	TABERNACLE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Private 140 students · Pre-K–12th	140	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
2	OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 199 students · Pre-K–12th	199	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
3	FIRST PRESBYTERIAN ACADEMY AT SHANNON FOREST Private 398 students · Pre-K–12th	398	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
4	VERITAS PREPARATORY SCHOOL Private 209 students · Kindergarten–12th	209	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
5	CHRIST CHURCH EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Private 1,168 students · Kindergarten–12th	1,168	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
6	HAMPTON PARK CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Private 483 students · Kindergarten–12th	483	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
7	BOB JONES ACADEMY Private 1,012 students · Pre-K–12th	1,012	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated

Schools in Greenville

Greenville, South Carolina · 80 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 8 ZIP codes

Median Income

$63,788

Median Home Value

$308,600

Median Rent

$1,173/mo

Population

228,819

College Educated

41%

Homeownership

54%

Avg Commute

23 min

Poverty Rate

15.6%

Community Profile

Greenville has a median household income of $63,788. It is a well-educated community where 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $308,600, with a median rent of $1,173/month. The area has a poverty rate of 15.6%. The average commute for residents is 23 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Quick Facts

State: South Carolina
Total Schools: 80
Elementary: 45
Middle: 13
High: 11
Districts: 5
Avg Rating: 6.2/10

Resources

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School Districts (5)

Anderson 01

14 schools · 11,001 students

Greenville 01

93 schools · 78,371 students

SC Public Charter School District

39 schools · 18,404 students

Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities

1 school · 228 students

Charter Institute at Erskine

27 schools · 25,146 students

Nearby Cities

Travelers Rest (4 schools)

10 mi

Simpsonville (23 schools)

West Pelzer (1 school)

15 mi

Fountain Inn (2 schools)

15 mi

Williamston (4 schools)

Other Major Cities in South Carolina

Top metros statewide by school count.

Columbia 96 schools Charleston 50 schools Spartanburg 36 schools North Charleston 35 schools Rock Hill 34 schools

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Greenville, South Carolina

How many schools are in Greenville, South Carolina?

Greenville has 80 schools, including 51 public and 29 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Greenville, South Carolina?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Greenville is 6.2 out of 10, based on academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.

What is the top-ranked school in Greenville, South Carolina?

The top-ranked school in Greenville on MySchoolScout is Sterling School with a composite score of 8.6/10.

What is the best elementary school in Greenville, South Carolina?

The top-ranked elementary school in Greenville on MySchoolScout is Sterling School with a composite score of 8.6/10.

What is the best middle school in Greenville, South Carolina?

The top-ranked middle school in Greenville on MySchoolScout is Camperdown Academy with a composite score of 7.8/10.

What is the best high school in Greenville, South Carolina?

The top-ranked high school in Greenville on MySchoolScout is Sc Governor's School for Arts and Humanities with a composite score of 8.5/10.

How many school districts serve Greenville, South Carolina?

Greenville is served by 5 school districts: Anderson 01, Greenville 01, Sc Public Charter School District, Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities, Charter Institute at Erskine.

What is the education level in Greenville, South Carolina?

According to Census data, 41% of adults in Greenville have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Greenville, South Carolina?

The median household income in Greenville is approximately $63,788 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Greenville, South Carolina?

Yes, Greenville has 29 private schools alongside 51 public schools. The top-rated private school is U U World of Children with a score of 7.9/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Greenville, South Carolina?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Greenville is 12.2:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Greenville, South Carolina?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score based on four components: Academic Achievement, Student Growth, Equity, and School Environment.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, South Carolina Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.