We know that you want what’s best for your child. You want to provide them with the best education. A good and reputable school is probably on the top criteria for your home search. Whether you are relocating to Greenville or moving anywhere in the Upstate you are probably looking for reviews, test scores, and rankings to find the right school for your child.
The Greenville County Schools is the largest public school system in South Carolina. You are bound to find the best schools in Greenville out of all the 101 schools and centers in the District in addition to a number of highly accredited private schools ranging from pre-kindergarten to high school.
If you are looking for the best schools in Greenville SC, check out our interactive map. Keep in mind that although it’s important to give your child the best education, the neighborhood you choose and whether you can afford the house also matters.
This map shows the public district schools in Greenville SC area. The number corresponds to the current rating of the school in GreatSchools.org. Click the arrow tab on the top left corner to show the names of the schools or simply hover and click the icon on the map. Click the school name to read more information and see the current real estate listings assigned for this school.
If you think your child will benefit from the specialized programs offered in Magnet schools, you may want to check these magnet schools in Greenville. These schools specialize in programs such as Science, Math, Engineering and Technology (STEM), performing arts, language immersion, or International Baccalaureate (IB) curricula. Applications begin in November for the following school year. Magnet slots are limited at each magnet academy. Your child may apply to more than one magnet academy.
Elementary School
Blythe Academy – French or Spanish Partial Immersion
East North Street Academy – Math and Science
Stone Academy – Communication Arts
Middle School
Beck Academy – International Middle Years Program
Greenville Middle Academy – Global and Traditional Studies or French Partial Immersion
Hughes Middle Academy– Science and Technology or Spanish Partial Immersion
League Academy – Communication Arts
High School
Carolina Academy – Engineering or Health Professional
Greenville Senior High Academy – Law, Business or Finance
J.L. Mann Academy – Math, Science or Technology
Southside High Academy – International Baccalaureate Middle Years and Diploma Programs
Child Development Centers in Greenville are education-based organizations that provide early intervention therapies and high-quality programs including 4K and Preschool Special Education for children six weeks through five years of age.
Golden Strip Child Development Center
1200 Howard Drive, Simpsonville 29681
(864) 355-5070
Greenview Child Development Center
625 Old Piedmont Highway, Greenville 29605
(864) 452-0400
Northwest Crescent Child Development Center
925 North Franklin Road, Greenville 29617
(864) 355-4080
Overbrook Child Development Center
111 Laurens Rd. Greenville 29607
(864) 355-7350
Paul L. Dunbar Child Development Center
200 Morgan Street, Greer 29651
(864) 355-2270
Riley Child Development Center
9130 Augusta Road, Pelzer 29669
(864) 355-3400
If you are looking for a private school in Greenville SC, whether the school must be faith-based or just independently run, there is a wide range of options for your consideration. Greenville SC has dozens of private schools from schools specializing in child care, child development, preparatory to upper-grade levels. Click the arrow tab on the top left corner to show the names of the schools or simply hover and click the icon on the map for more information.
The best way to start searching for the best school for your child is to give some thought on your child’s needs, interests, abilities and weak spots. Try to come up with a list of things that are most important to you and your child in your choice of a school.Whether a school is public, charter, or private it is important that the school is a good fit for your child.
Visit the schools you are considering to get a better picture and talk to other parents whose children have attended the school. As you go through the selection process, think about the list you created and see if one of the schools is the best school for your child.
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