Overview

Polo Road Elementary School is a magnet school in Columbia, SC, offering a Gifted & Talented program. It is one of 24 elementary schools in Richland 02 School District.

School Rating

Polo Road Elementary School is performing below average compared to public and charter schools in South Carolina with the same grade levels.
2/10
GreatSchools Rating

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ACADEMICS

Test Scores

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STUDENT LIFE

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About the School

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4.6
11 Reviews
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Neighborhood

1250 Polo Road
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 419-2226
School attendance zone
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