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Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion

Public Grades K-5

99^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 661 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Better than 85% of South Carolina elementary schools

Summary

Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion is a K-5 school in Rock Hill, SC, serving 806 students within the York 03 district, and it stands out as one of the top-performing elementary schools in the state, consistently earning 4-5 star ratings and ranking in the 85th percentile or higher for the past seven years.

What makes Cherry Park truly remarkable is its ability to achieve exceptional academic results while operating a specialized language immersion program. In the most recent testing year, the school outperformed district averages by 14-23 percentage points in English Language Arts and by 14-19 percentage points in mathematics, with 3rd and 4th grade reading proficiency rates of 85% and 87% respectively. The school also excels at serving all student populations, ranking in the top quartile statewide for African American, Hispanic, White, English Language Learner, and low-income students. Perhaps most striking is the school's chronic absenteeism rate of just 6.9%—roughly one-third of the district rate (18.1%) and less than one-third of the state rate (22.3%)—which speaks to strong family engagement and student commitment to the immersion model.

When compared to nearby schools, Cherry Park's achievements become even more impressive. It outperforms district rivals like India Hook Elementary and Ebinport Elementary by more than 200 ranking positions, while spending significantly less per student ($12,583) than those same schools (which range from $14,105 to $17,268). The school even rivals the affluent York 04 district schools like Kings Town Elementary, achieving comparable results while serving a more diverse population. Areas to watch include a recent dip in 5th grade math proficiency (54.5%) and declining performance among Gifted and Talented students, but given the school's consistent track record of excellence, these appear to be addressable challenges rather than systemic issues.

806

Students ?

17.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,583

Per pupil spending ?

31.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1835 Eden Terrace
Rock Hill, SC 29730

(803) 985-2255

District: York 03

Racial breakdown:

White:

45.8%

Hispanic:

23.1%

African American:

21.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 93rd percentile in 2019 → 85th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the South Carolina average (73% vs 58% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 15% of South Carolina elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in York 03

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 8 percentile points since 2019

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school73%

District avg55%

South Carolina avg58%

99^th of 661

South Carolina public elementary schools ?

Top 15%▼ down 8 pts since 2019

From top 7% (2019) to top 15% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 14Elementary Schools in the York 03

30^th of 75York 03 among South Carolina districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	83.5	99 of 661	85.0%	★★★★☆
2025	88.7	57 of 639	91.1%	★★★★★
2024	90.2	50 of 643	92.2%	★★★★★
2023	87.4	80 of 644	87.6%	★★★★☆
2022	88.5	67 of 625	89.3%	★★★★☆
2021	92.4	41 of 622	93.4%	★★★★★
2019	90.8	45 of 643	93.0%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	77.0	51 of 384	86.7%	★★★★☆
2025	89.1	17 of 380	95.5%	★★★★★
2024	96.8	4 of 369	98.9%	★★★★★
2023	86.0	33 of 394	91.6%	★★★★★

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	79.9	17 of 106	84.0%	★★★★☆
2019	55.0	48 of 104	53.8%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	79.6	105 of 599	82.5%	★★★★☆
2025	87.6	48 of 580	91.7%	★★★★★
2024	87.1	57 of 568	90.0%	★★★★★
2023	84.4	83 of 580	85.7%	★★★★☆
2022	88.5	60 of 573	89.5%	★★★★☆
2021	91.3	41 of 554	92.6%	★★★★★
2019	86.7	57 of 588	90.3%	★★★★★

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	48.8	152 of 196	22.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	65.4	37 of 101	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	73.5	10 of 82	87.8%	★★★★☆
2023	60.5	66 of 105	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	62.9	62 of 109	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	65.6	66 of 147	55.1%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	78.5	27 of 159	83.0%	★★★★☆
2025	77.7	25 of 156	84.0%	★★★★☆
2024	88.1	9 of 114	92.1%	★★★★★
2023	81.8	17 of 115	85.2%	★★★★☆
2019	65.0	41 of 116	64.7%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	81.4	88 of 634	86.1%	★★★★☆
2025	83.0	70 of 612	88.6%	★★★★☆
2024	87.4	45 of 602	92.5%	★★★★★
2023	74.9	129 of 608	78.8%	★★★★☆
2022	78.7	104 of 600	82.7%	★★★★☆
2021	92.7	23 of 580	96.0%	★★★★★
2019	92.4	19 of 600	96.8%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	84.2	78 of 591	86.8%	★★★★☆
2025	87.0	61 of 585	89.6%	★★★★☆
2024	90.8	39 of 571	93.2%	★★★★★
2023	86.9	64 of 582	89.0%	★★★★☆
2022	85.4	73 of 579	87.4%	★★★★☆
2021	90.9	41 of 561	92.7%	★★★★★
2019	91.8	38 of 590	93.6%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	87.6	31 of 463	93.3%	★★★★★
2025	91.1	17 of 459	96.3%	★★★★★
2024	88.4	26 of 446	94.2%	★★★★★
2023	82.4	62 of 463	86.6%	★★★★☆
2022	77.0	90 of 455	80.2%	★★★★☆
2021	87.1	40 of 439	90.9%	★★★★★
2019	90.0	27 of 472	94.3%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2026)93rd percentile+8 vs school

Male (2026)87th percentile~ school

African American (2026)87th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)86th percentile~ school

English Language Learner (2026)84th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2026)83rd percentile~ school

Female (2026)82nd percentile-3 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)22nd percentile-63 vs school

By subject vs South Carolina (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts84%+20 vs state

Mathematics67%+13 vs state

Science60%+8 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				SC READY English Language Arts (2026)						SC READY Mathematics (2026)						SC READY Science (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2024)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SC READY English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 4th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 5th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 6th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 7th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 8th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 3rd Grade	SC READY Mathematics 4th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 5th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 6th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 7th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 8th Grade	SC READY Science 4th Grade	SC READY Science 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion	Public	K-5	1835 Eden Terrace	Rock Hill	29730	York County	York 03	No	No	No	No	(803) 985-2255	806	47	17.3	31.2%	369 (45.8%)	172 (21.3%)	186 (23.1%)	11 (1.4%)	7 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (7.6%)	83.5	99^th of 661 public elementary schools	85.0%		88.7	57^th of 639 public elementary schools	91.1%	42	85.2	87.1	80.5				73.9	72.4	54.5				59.5		$12,583	$428	$823	$1,252	$10,042	$1,289	$11,331
Richmond Drive Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1162 Richmond Drive	Rock Hill	29732	York County	York 03	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 981-1930	467	39	11.9	100.0%	53 (11.3%)	231 (49.5%)	144 (30.8%)	19 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.3%)	10.1	630^th of 661 public elementary schools	4.7%		7.9	617^th of 639 public elementary schools	3.4%	13	38.6	40.3	38.2				32.9	29.4	23.7				29.4		$15,283	$1,288	$991	$2,280	$11,682	$1,321	$13,003
Ebinport Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2142 India Hook Road	Rock Hill	29732	York County	York 03	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 981-1550	464	36	12.8	100.0%	150 (32.3%)	191 (41.2%)	75 (16.2%)	4 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	40 (8.6%)	50.3	316^th of 661 public elementary schools	52.2%		51.1	303^rd of 639 public elementary schools	52.6%	13	68.7	69.0	55.5				65.7	41.3	40.3				48.0		$17,268	$773	$1,175	$1,949	$13,698	$1,621	$15,319
Northside Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	840 North Annafrel Street	Rock Hill	29730	York County	York 03	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 981-1570	462	39	11.8	100.0%	143 (31.0%)	216 (46.8%)	71 (15.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	28 (6.1%)	26	489^th of 661 public elementary schools	26.0%		28.8	459^th of 639 public elementary schools	28.2%	30	46.9	59.1	47.2				31.2	47.9	23.7				43.6		$16,079	$1,330	$1,001	$2,331	$12,202	$1,546	$13,748
Ebenezer Avenue Elementary: Traditional Montessori Inquiry	Public	PK, KG-5	242 Ebenezer Avenue	Rock Hill	29730	York County	York 03	No	No	No	No	(803) 981-1435	453	37	12.2	67.6%	132 (29.1%)	220 (48.6%)	50 (11.0%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (9.9%)	51.1	310^th of 661 public elementary schools	53.1%		51	304^th of 639 public elementary schools	52.4%	6	73.5	68.1	57.1				65.6	46.3	35.7				44.9		$15,785	$637	$1,061	$1,698	$12,613	$1,474	$14,087
The Palmetto School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	386 East Black Street	Rock Hill	29732	York County	York 03	Yes	No	No	Yes	(803) 328-6555	63	8	8.4	27.6%	18 (28.6%)	36 (57.1%)	3 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (9.5%)								(n/a)															$24,274	$2,165	$2,152	$4,317	$15,967	$3,989	$19,957
Kings Town Elementary	Public	K-5	1774 Mason Bend Drive	Fort Mill	29708	York County	York 04	No	No	No	No	(803) 396-3400	809	65	12.5	16.8%	527 (65.1%)	68 (8.4%)	70 (8.7%)	87 (10.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (6.9%)	96.8	9^th of 661 public elementary schools	98.6%		92.6	34^th of 639 public elementary schools	94.7%	25	89.8	94.5	88.9				86.1	92.5	84.6				80.2		$13,184	$385	$338	$723	$11,046	$1,415	$12,461
India Hook Elementary	Public	K-5	2068 Yukon Drive	Rock Hill	29732	York County	York 03	No	No	No	No	(803) 985-1600	495	37	13.3	67.6%	256 (51.7%)	114 (23.0%)	63 (12.7%)	14 (2.8%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (9.1%)	60.8	248^th of 661 public elementary schools	62.5%		72.4	182^nd of 639 public elementary schools	71.5%	66	64.2	73.8	60.0				58.5	69.1	40.0				63.1		$14,105	$194	$768	$962	$11,743	$1,400	$13,143
Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies	Public	PK, KG-5	1036 Ogden Road	Rock Hill	29730	York County	York 03	No	No	No	No	(803) 981-1260	431	32	13.4	100.0%	64 (14.8%)	307 (71.2%)	33 (7.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (5.6%)	43.3	373^rd of 661 public elementary schools	43.6%		43.2	355^th of 639 public elementary schools	44.4%	18	71.5	55.7	65.9				54.0	38.5	35.3				44.3		$15,207	$1,134	$1,017	$2,152	$11,473	$1,582	$13,056
Riverview Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1300 Spratt Street	Fort Mill	29715	York County	York 04	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 548-4677	711	65	11.0	45.2%	364 (51.2%)	95 (13.4%)	98 (13.8%)	86 (12.1%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (9.1%)	77.3	139^th of 661 public elementary schools	79.0%		82.9	95^th of 639 public elementary schools	85.1%	44	71.6	76.6	71.7				71.5	67.2	66.6				57.0		$16,907	$1,454	$496	$1,951	$13,327	$1,629	$14,956

Frequently Asked Questions about Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion

What district is Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion in?

York 03

What is the racial makeup of Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion?

Students at Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion are 46% White, 23% Hispanic, 21% African American, 8% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Is Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion a good school?

Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion ranks 99^th of 661 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion?

In the 2024-25 school year, 806 students attended Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion.

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