For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,031 students in 29706, SC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 29706, SC are Chester Park Elementary School For The Arts, Chester Park School Elementary Of Inquiry and Chester Park Elementary School Of Literacy And Technology. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 29706 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in 29706, SC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29706, SC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chester Park Elementary School For The Arts
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
835-a Lancaster Highway
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 581-7279
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 581-7279
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Chester Park School Elementary Of Inquiry
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
835-c Lancaster Highway
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 581-7282
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 581-7282
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Chester Park Elementary School Of Literacy And Technology
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
835-b Lancaster Highway
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 581-7275
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 581-7275
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
29706, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
835 Lancaster Hwy
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 581-7275
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 581-7275
Gr: PK-5 | 1,959 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 29706, SC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 29706, SC include Chester Park Elementary School For The Arts, Chester Park School Elementary Of Inquiry and Chester Park Elementary School Of Literacy And Technology.
How many public preschools are located in 29706?
3 public preschools are located in 29706.
What is the racial composition of students in 29706?
29706 public preschools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
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