For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 3,206 students in Ladson, SC.
The top ranked public preschools in Ladson, SC are Joseph R. Pye Elementary School, Oakbrook Elementary School and Ladson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ladson, 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 38% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Ladson have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Ladson, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Joseph R. Pye Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9701 Patriot Boulevard
Ladson, SC 29456
(843) 695-2979
Ladson, SC 29456
(843) 695-2979
Grades: PK-5
| 835 students
Rank: #22.
Oakbrook Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
306 Old Fort Drive
Ladson, SC 29456
(843) 821-1165
Ladson, SC 29456
(843) 821-1165
Grades: PK-5
| 659 students
Rank: #33.
Ladson Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3321 Ladson Road
Ladson, SC 29456
(843) 764-2225
Ladson, SC 29456
(843) 764-2225
Grades: PK-5
| 893 students
Rank: #44.
College Park Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Davidson Drive
Ladson, SC 29456
(843) 797-2711
Ladson, SC 29456
(843) 797-2711
Grades: PK-5
| 819 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Ladson, SC?
The top ranked public preschools in Ladson, SC include Joseph R. Pye Elementary School, Oakbrook Elementary School and Ladson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Ladson?
4 public preschools are located in Ladson.
What is the racial composition of students in Ladson?
Ladson public preschools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Ladson are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Ladson include: Joseph R. Pye Elementary School vs. Oakbrook Elementary School, Oakbrook Elementary School vs. Joseph R. Pye Elementary School, Ladson Elementary School vs. Joseph R. Pye Elementary School
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