For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 6,273 students in Lancaster County, SC.
The top ranked public preschools in Lancaster County, SC are Harrisburg Elementary School, Buford Elementary School and Van Wyck Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lancaster County, SC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Lancaster County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Lancaster County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harrisburg Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10251 Harrisburg Road
Fort Mill, SC 29707
(803) 283-8484
Fort Mill, SC 29707
(803) 283-8484
Grades: PK-4
| 1,138 students
Rank: #22.
Buford Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1906 North Rocky River Road
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 286-0026
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 286-0026
Grades: PK-5
| 758 students
Rank: #33.
Van Wyck Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4945 Charlotte Highway
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 313-6650
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 313-6650
Grades: PK-4
| 819 students
Rank: #44.
Kershaw Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
108 North Rollins Drive
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 475-6655
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 475-6655
Grades: PK-5
| 533 students
Rank: #55.
North Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 Roddey Drive
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 283-9918
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 283-9918
Grades: PK-5
| 618 students
Rank: #66.
Mcdonald Green Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2763 Lynwood Drive
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 285-7416
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 285-7416
Grades: PK-5
| 335 students
Rank: #77.
North Central Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
861 Keys Lane
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 432-8416
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 432-8416
Grades: PK-5
| 530 students
Rank: #88.
Heath Springs Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
158 Solar Road
Heath Springs, SC 29058
(803) 273-3176
Heath Springs, SC 29058
(803) 273-3176
Grades: PK-5
| 325 students
Rank: #99.
Erwin Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1477 Locustwood Avenue
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 285-8484
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 285-8484
Grades: PK-5
| 419 students
Rank: #1010.
Brooklyn Springs Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1637 Billings Drive
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 283-8471
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 283-8471
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Rank: #1111.
Clinton Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
110 Clinton School Road
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 285-5395
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 285-5395
Grades: PK-5
| 405 students
Lancaster County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Kershaw Correctional Institution (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
4848 Goldmine Highway
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 896-3343
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 896-3343
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Lancaster A V C High School (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
625 Normandy Road
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 285-7404
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 285-7404
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
5160 Mt. Pisgah Road
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 475-6791
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 475-6791
Grades: PK-5
| 149 students
500 Hampton Road
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 283-3915
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 283-3915
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Lancaster County, SC?
The top ranked public preschools in Lancaster County, SC include Harrisburg Elementary School, Buford Elementary School and Van Wyck Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lancaster County?
11 public preschools are located in Lancaster County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lancaster County?
Lancaster County public preschools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Lancaster County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Lancaster County include: Erwin Elementary School vs. North Elementary School, Van Wyck Elementary School vs. Buford Elementary School, Kershaw Elementary School vs. Heath Springs Elementary School
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