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Best York Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,255 students in York, SC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in York, SC are Hunter Street Elementary School, York Intermediate and Cotton Belt Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
York, SC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in York have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 53% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in York, SC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hunter Street Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1100 Hunter Street
York, SC 29745
(803) 684-1926
Gr: PK-4 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
York Intermediate
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1280 Johnson Road
York, SC 29745
(803) 684-2311
Gr: 5-6 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Cotton Belt Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1176 Black Highway
York, SC 29745
(803) 684-1947
Gr: PK-4 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1543 Chester Highway
York, SC 29745
(803) 684-1942
Gr: PK-4 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Harold C. Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
400 East Jefferson Street
York, SC 29745
(803) 818-6040
Gr: PK-4 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in York, South Carolina

York, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Harold C Johnson Middle School (Closed 2011)
400 East Jefferson St
York, SC 29745
(803) 684-2311
Gr: 6-7

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in York, SC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in York, SC include Hunter Street Elementary School, York Intermediate and Cotton Belt Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in York?
5 public elementary schools are located in York.
What is the racial composition of students in York?
York public elementary schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in York are often viewed compared to one another?

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