For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,870 students in 29229, SC.
The top ranked public preschools in 29229, SC are North Springs Elementary School, Sandlapper Elementary School and Rice Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø preschools in zipcode 29229 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in 29229, SC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29229, SC ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 Clemson Road
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 736-3183
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 736-3183
Grades: PK-5
| 672 students
Rank: #22.
Sandlapper Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 Longtown Road
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 691-4045
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 691-4045
Grades: PK-5
| 694 students
Rank: #33.
Rice Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4751 Hard Scrabble Road
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 699-2900
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 699-2900
Grades: PK-5
| 764 students
Rank: #44.
Killian Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2621 Clemson Road
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 699-2981
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 699-2981
Grades: PK-5
| 740 students
29229, South Carolina ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
425 Summit Terrace Court Build
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 567-5634
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 567-5634
Grades: K-3
| 91 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 29229, SC?
The top ranked public preschools in 29229, SC include North Springs Elementary School, Sandlapper Elementary School and Rice Creek Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 29229?
4 public preschools are located in 29229.
What is the racial composition of students in 29229?
29229 public preschools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
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