For the 2025 school year, there are 58 magnet public preschools serving 32,037 students in South Carolina.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public preschools in South Carolina are Sullivan's Island Elementary School, Montessori Community School and Fairfield Magnet For Math And Science. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Carolina magnet public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Magnet Public Preschools in South Carolina (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sullivan's Island Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2014 Mike Perkis Place
Sullivans Island, SC 29482
(843) 883-3118
Sullivans Island, SC 29482
(843) 883-3118
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Montessori Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2122 Wood Avenue
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 769-0346
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 769-0346
Gr: PK-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Fairfield Magnet For Math And Science
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1647 Us Highway 321 Bypass Nor
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-4810
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-4810
Gr: PK-6 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Pine St. Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 South Pine Street
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 594-4470
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 594-4470
Gr: PK-5 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Jennie Moore Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2725 Bulrush Basket Lane
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 849-2815
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 849-2815
Gr: PK-5 | 999 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
James B. Edwards Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
885 Von Kolnitz Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2805
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2805
Gr: PK-5 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1871 Wallace School Road
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 763-1555
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 763-1555
Gr: PK-5 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #88.
Midway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1221 Harriett Circle
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 716-3800
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 716-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #99.
St. Andrew's School Of Math And Science
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30 Chadwick Drive
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 763-1503
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 763-1503
Gr: PK-5 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1010.
Concord Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2701 Calrossie Road
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 260-5105
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 260-5105
Gr: PK-5 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1111.
Jesse Boyd Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1505 Fernwood Glendale Road
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 594-4430
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 594-4430
Gr: PK-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1212.
Blythe Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Blythe Drive
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 355-4400
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 355-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 861 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1313.
Pritchardville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9447 Evan Way
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843) 707-0500
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843) 707-0500
Gr: PK-5 | 939 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1414.
River Ridge Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3050 River Ridge Drive
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843) 836-4600
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843) 836-4600
Gr: PK-8 | 1,138 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1515.
Abner Creek Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2050 Abner Creek Road
Duncan, SC 29334
(864) 949-2334
Duncan, SC 29334
(864) 949-2334
Gr: PK-4 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1616.
Forest Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6801 Brookfield Road
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 782-0470
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 782-0470
Gr: PK-5 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Harbison West Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
257 Crossbow Drive
Columbia, SC 29212
(803) 476-3800
Columbia, SC 29212
(803) 476-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Mclees Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4900 Dobbins Bridge Road
Anderson, SC 29626
(864) 716-3600
Anderson, SC 29626
(864) 716-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1919.
Bridge Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
121 Bombing Range Road
Elgin, SC 29045
(803) 462-3900
Elgin, SC 29045
(803) 462-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2020.
H. E. Corley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 Chadford Road
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 476-4001
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 476-4001
Gr: PK-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2121.
North Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 Clemson Road
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 736-3183
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 736-3183
Gr: PK-5 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2222.
L. B. Nelson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
225 North Brickyard Road
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 736-8730
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 736-8730
Gr: PK-5 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2323.
East North Street Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1720 East North Street
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 355-2900
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 355-2900
Gr: PK-5 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2424.
Beaufort Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1800 Prince Street
Beaufort, SC 29902
(843) 322-2600
Beaufort, SC 29902
(843) 322-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2525.
Lady's Island Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
73 Chowan Creek Bluff
Beaufort, SC 29907
(843) 322-2240
Beaufort, SC 29907
(843) 322-2240
Gr: PK-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2626.
Whitehall Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
702 Whitehall Road
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 260-5255
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 260-5255
Gr: PK-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2727.
Nursery Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6706 Nursery Road
Columbia, SC 29212
(803) 476-4300
Columbia, SC 29212
(803) 476-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2828.
Wellford Academy Of Science And Technology
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
864 Syphrit Road
Wellford, SC 29385
(864) 949-2385
Wellford, SC 29385
(864) 949-2385
Gr: PK-4 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2929.
Calhoun Academy Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1520 East Calhoun Street
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 260-5090
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 260-5090
Gr: PK-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #3030.
Pontiac Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Spears Creek Church Road
Elgin, SC 29045
(803) 699-2700
Elgin, SC 29045
(803) 699-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #3131.
The Cleveland Academy Of Leadership
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
151 Franklin Street
Spartanburg, SC 29303
(864) 594-4444
Spartanburg, SC 29303
(864) 594-4444
Gr: PK-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Centerville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1529 Whitehall Road
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 260-5100
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 260-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Rice Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4751 Hard Scrabble Road
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 699-2900
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 699-2900
Gr: PK-5 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3434.
Leaphart Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
120 Piney Grove Road
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 476-4700
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 476-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #3535.
Polo Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1250 Polo Road
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 419-2226
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 419-2226
Gr: PK-5 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public preschools in South Carolina?
The top ranked magnet public preschools in South Carolina include Sullivan's Island Elementary School, Montessori Community School and Fairfield Magnet For Math And Science.
How many magnet public preschools are located in South Carolina?
58 magnet public preschools are located in South Carolina.
What is the racial composition of students in South Carolina?
South Carolina magnet public preschools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
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