For the second consecutive year, Gold Hill Elementary has earned the coveted title of top-ranked elementary school in South Carolina, according to the latest 2025 Niche.com rankings. This impressive achievement underscores the district’s commitment to providing exceptional education. Even more remarkably, the Fort Mill School District swept the top ten spots in the state, a testament to the consistent excellence across its elementary schools.
The Niche.com rankings, a widely respected resource for parents and students, highlight the best schools based on a variety of factors including academic performance, teacher quality, school resources, and student and parent reviews. The Fort Mill School District’s strong showing reflects the dedication of its educators, staff, and administrators.
Here’s a look at how Fort Mill’s elementary schools ranked:
- Gold Hill Elementary
- Tega Cay Elementary
- Pleasant Knoll Elementary
- Kings Town Elementary
- River Trail Elementary
- Doby’s Bridge Elementary
- Sugar Creek Elementary
- Springfield Elementary
- Orchard Park Elementary
- Fort Mill Elementary
13. Riverview Elementary
This near-monopoly of the top ten positions is a significant accomplishment for the Fort Mill School District. While Riverview Elementary also earned a commendable ranking within the state (#13), the dominance of the top ten by Fort Mill schools speaks volumes about the quality of education offered within the district.
Parents and community members can learn more about each of these exceptional schools by visiting the Fort Mill School District website’s school directory: https://www.fortmillschools.org/about-us/our-schools-directory/elementary-schools
For a complete list of South Carolina elementary school rankings, including the detailed methodology used by Niche.com, please visit: https://www.niche.com/k12/search/best-public-elementary-schools/s/south-carolina/
