For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 916 students in Florence, SC.
The top ranked public preschool in Florence, SC is Mclaurin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Florence, SC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Florence have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Florence, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mclaurin Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Mcmillan Lane
Florence, SC 29506
(843) 664-8457
Florence, SC 29506
(843) 664-8457
Grades: PK-2
| 547 students
Rank: n/an/a
1400 Woods Road
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 799-6006
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 799-6006
Grades: PK
| 187 students
Rank: n/an/a
1001 West Sumter Street
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 673-1129
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 673-1129
Grades: PK
| 182 students
Florence, South Carolina ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1201 East Ashby Road
Florence, SC 29506
(843) 664-4156
Florence, SC 29506
(843) 664-4156
Grades: PK
| 59 students
1001 West Sumter Street
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 673-1129
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 673-1129
Grades: PK
| 65 students
Choices Charter (Closed 2015)
Charter School
404 Freight Road
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8993
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8993
Grades: 6-12
| 13 students
Palmetto Youth Academy Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1209 North Douglas Street
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 679-7070
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 679-7070
Grades: K-6
| 54 students
301 South Dargan Street
Florence, SC 29506
(843) 664-8152
Florence, SC 29506
(843) 664-8152
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Florence, SC?
The top ranked public preschools in Florence, SC include Mclaurin Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Florence?
3 public preschools are located in Florence.
What is the racial composition of students in Florence?
Florence public preschools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
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