For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 3,111 students in Georgetown County, SC.
The top ranked public preschools in Georgetown County, SC are Waccamaw Elementary School, Kensington Elementary School and Sampit Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Georgetown County, SC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Georgetown County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Georgetown County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waccamaw Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1364 Waverly Road
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-4233
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-4233
Grades: PK-3
| 540 students
Rank: #22.
Kensington Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
86 Kensington Boulevard
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 546-8511
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 546-8511
Grades: PK-5
| 565 students
Rank: #33.
Sampit Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
69 Woodland Avenue
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 527-4411
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 527-4411
Grades: PK-5
| 283 students
Rank: #44.
Maryville Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2125 Poplar Street
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 546-8423
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 546-8423
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
Rank: #55.
Brown's Ferry Elementary School For The Creative And Perform
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7292 Brown's Ferry Road
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 527-1325
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 527-1325
Grades: PK-5
| 149 students
Rank: #66.
Mcdonald Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
532 Mcdonald Road
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 527-3485
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 527-3485
Grades: PK-5
| 386 students
Rank: #77.
Andrews Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13072 County Line Road
Andrews, SC 29510
(843) 264-3419
Andrews, SC 29510
(843) 264-3419
Grades: PK-5
| 634 students
Rank: #88.
Plantersville Elementary Digital Immersion
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1668 Exodus Drive
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 546-8453
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 546-8453
Grades: PK-5
| 77 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Georgetown County, SC?
The top ranked public preschools in Georgetown County, SC include Waccamaw Elementary School, Kensington Elementary School and Sampit Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Georgetown County?
8 public preschools are located in Georgetown County.
What is the racial composition of students in Georgetown County?
Georgetown County public preschools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Georgetown County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Georgetown County include: Kensington Elementary School vs. Maryville Elementary School, Maryville Elementary School vs. Kensington Elementary School, Andrews Elementary School vs. Brown's Ferry Elementary School For The Creative And Perform
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