For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 3,747 students in 29720, SC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 29720, SC are Buford Elementary School, Van Wyck Elementary School and North Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 29720 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in 29720, SC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29720, SC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buford Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1906 North Rocky River Road
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 286-0026
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 286-0026
Gr: PK-5 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Van Wyck Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4945 Charlotte Highway
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 313-6650
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 313-6650
Gr: PK-4 | 819 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
North Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 Roddey Drive
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 283-9918
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 283-9918
Gr: PK-5 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Mcdonald Green Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2763 Lynwood Drive
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 285-7416
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 285-7416
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Erwin Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1477 Locustwood Avenue
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 285-8484
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 285-8484
Gr: PK-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #66.
Brooklyn Springs Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1637 Billings Drive
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 283-8471
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 283-8471
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #77.
Clinton Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
110 Clinton School Road
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 285-5395
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 285-5395
Gr: PK-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
29720, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lancaster A V C High School (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
625 Normandy Road
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 285-7404
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 285-7404
Gr: 9-12
500 Hampton Road
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 283-3915
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 283-3915
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 29720, SC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 29720, SC include Buford Elementary School, Van Wyck Elementary School and North Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 29720?
7 public preschools are located in 29720.
What is the racial composition of students in 29720?
29720 public preschools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
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