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Best 29078 South Carolina Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,827 students in 29078, SC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 29078, SC are Lugoff Elementary School, Wateree Elementary School and Doby's Mill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 29078 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in 29078, SC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).

Best 29078, SC Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lugoff Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
994 Ridgeway Road
Lugoff, SC 29078
(803) 438-8000
Gr: PK-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Wateree Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
424 Wildwood Lane
Lugoff, SC 29078
(803) 438-8018
Gr: PK-5 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Doby's Mill Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1964 Ft. Jackson Road
Lugoff, SC 29078
(803) 438-4055
Gr: PK-5 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 29078, SC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 29078, SC include Lugoff Elementary School, Wateree Elementary School and Doby's Mill Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 29078?
3 public preschools are located in 29078.
What is the racial composition of students in 29078?
29078 public preschools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).

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