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Best Elgin Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 3,296 students in Elgin, SC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Elgin, SC are Catawba Trail Elementary School, Bookman Road Elementary School and Bridge Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elgin, SC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Elgin have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Elgin, SC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Catawba Trail Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1080 Old National Highway
Elgin, SC 29045
(803) 699-3501
Gr: PK-5 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Bookman Road Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1245 Bookman Road
Elgin, SC 29045
(803) 699-1724
Gr: PK-5 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Bridge Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
121 Bombing Range Road
Elgin, SC 29045
(803) 462-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Pontiac Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Spears Creek Church Road
Elgin, SC 29045
(803) 699-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #55.
Blaney Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1621 Smyrna Road
Elgin, SC 29045
(803) 438-3241
Gr: PK-5 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Elgin, South Carolina

Elgin, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Richland 2 Child Dev (Closed 2011)
502 Spears Creek Church Rd
Elgin, SC 29045
(803) 699-2536
Gr: PK-K

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Elgin, SC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Elgin, SC include Catawba Trail Elementary School, Bookman Road Elementary School and Bridge Creek Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Elgin?
5 public preschools are located in Elgin.
What is the racial composition of students in Elgin?
Elgin public preschools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Elgin are often viewed compared to one another?

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