For the 2025 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 46% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in 29078, SC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lugoff Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
994 Ridgeway Road
Lugoff, SC 29078
(803) 438-8000
Lugoff, SC 29078
(803) 438-8000
Grades: PK-5
| 517 students
Rank: #22.
Wateree Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
424 Wildwood Lane
Lugoff, SC 29078
(803) 438-8018
Lugoff, SC 29078
(803) 438-8018
Grades: PK-5
| 705 students
Rank: #33.
Doby's Mill Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1964 Ft. Jackson Road
Lugoff, SC 29078
(803) 438-4055
Lugoff, SC 29078
(803) 438-4055
Grades: PK-5
| 605 students
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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