For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,570 students in Chesnee, SC.
The top ranked public preschools in Chesnee, SC are Cooley Springs-fingerville Elementary School, Carlisle-foster's Grove Elementary School and Chesnee Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chesnee, SC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Chesnee have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Chesnee, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cooley Springs-fingerville Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
140 Cooley Springs School Road
Chesnee, SC 29323
(864) 592-1211
Chesnee, SC 29323
(864) 592-1211
Grades: PK-5
| 375 students
Rank: #22.
Carlisle-foster's Grove Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
625 Foster's Grove Road
Chesnee, SC 29323
(864) 578-2215
Chesnee, SC 29323
(864) 578-2215
Grades: PK-5
| 566 students
Rank: #33.
Chesnee Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
985 Fairfield Road
Chesnee, SC 29323
(864) 461-7322
Chesnee, SC 29323
(864) 461-7322
Grades: PK-5
| 629 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Chesnee, SC?
The top ranked public preschools in Chesnee, SC include Cooley Springs-fingerville Elementary School, Carlisle-foster's Grove Elementary School and Chesnee Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Chesnee?
3 public preschools are located in Chesnee.
What is the racial composition of students in Chesnee?
Chesnee public preschools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
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