Which public schools in Greenville, SC are the best? Our readers voted as part of our annual KABOOM Awards contest for the best public school in the area. These are the reader-voted top public schools in Greenville, SC.
Best Public Schools in Greenville, SC
2025 Kaboom Awards Winners

1st Place: East North Street Academy
Finalists:
- Taylors Elementary
- Fine Arts Center
- Mountain View Elementary
- Skyland Elementary
Best Public School – First Place
East North Street Academy is a Title I math and science magnet school in Greenville County Schools serving students in 4K-5th grade. “Where inquiry and achievement all add up!”
Taylors Elementary
SPONSORED 864.355.7450 | hdye@greenville.k12.sc.us | 809 Reid School Rd., Taylors , SC
Best Public School – Finalist
Taylors Elementary is a proud Leader in Me Lighthouse School and US News and Report Best Elementary School! We serve approximately 775 students in grades K5-5th from a wide variety of cultural backgrounds.
Each year, as a LIM School, we set Wildly Important Goals (WIGS) to improve our academic performance. These WIGS are measured on an individual and classroom level so that we can meet our annual schoolwide goals. Students participate is school-wide leadership roles and work to implement the Seven Habits in his or her daily life.
Taylors is a diverse learning community with highly qualified faculty and staff who promote student-centered instruction. We strive to identify the strengths and learning needs of all students. Our staff regularly participate in professional development activities, improving their craft to improve student achievement and success.
We offer a wide range of programs and clubs during and after school. Each student has the opportunity to participate in Covey Clubs that interest them at no charge. Our PTA takes an active role in supporting our school initiatives as well as strengthening relationships with local businesses and community members.
Our school belief system embraces every child as a leader with unique genius and talents. We strive to tap into those individual strengths to help them shine! We truly believe “Greatness Starts Here.”
2024 KABOOM Awards
1st Place: Skyland Elementary School
Finalists:
- Fine Arts Center
- Mountain View Elementary
- Monarch Elementary School
- Michell Road Elementary





































