For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 971 students in 29212, SC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 29212, SC are Harbison West Elementary School and Nursery Road Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 29212 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in 29212, SC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29212, SC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harbison West Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
257 Crossbow Drive
Columbia, SC 29212
(803) 476-3800
Columbia, SC 29212
(803) 476-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Nursery Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6706 Nursery Road
Columbia, SC 29212
(803) 476-4300
Columbia, SC 29212
(803) 476-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 29212, SC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 29212, SC include Harbison West Elementary School and Nursery Road Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 29212?
2 public preschools are located in 29212.
What is the racial composition of students in 29212?
29212 public preschools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
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