For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,169 students in Marion County, SC.
The top ranked public preschool in Marion County, SC is Creek Bridge Stem Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion County, SC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Marion County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Marion County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Creek Bridge Stem Academy
(Math: 17% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6641 South Highway 41
Marion, SC 29571
(843) 362-3500
Marion, SC 29571
(843) 362-3500
Grades: PK-8
| 345 students
Rank: n/an/a
600 East Northside Avenue
Marion, SC 29571
(843) 423-8335
Marion, SC 29571
(843) 423-8335
Grades: PK-2
| 453 students
Rank: n/an/a
105 Charles Street
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 464-3750
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 464-3750
Grades: PK-2
| 371 students
Marion County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
223 Gresham Road
Gresham, SC 29546
(843) 362-3510
Gresham, SC 29546
(843) 362-3510
Grades: PK-5
| 244 students
223 Gresham Road
Gresham, SC 29546
(843) 362-3500
Gresham, SC 29546
(843) 362-3500
Grades: 7-12
| 282 students
6641 South Highway 41
Marion, SC 29571
(843) 362-3500
Marion, SC 29571
(843) 362-3500
Grades: 6-12
| 282 students
200 Broad St.
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 464-3740
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 464-3740
Grades: 5-6
| 317 students
3549 South Hwy 501
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 362-1974
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 362-1974
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
P O Box 335
Centenary, SC 29519
(843) 362-0011
Centenary, SC 29519
(843) 362-0011
Grades: 7-12
| 182 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Marion County, SC?
The top ranked public preschools in Marion County, SC include Creek Bridge Stem Academy.
How many public preschools are located in Marion County?
3 public preschools are located in Marion County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County?
Marion County public preschools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Marion County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Marion County include: Easterling Primary vs. North Mullins Primary
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