For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,112 students in 29115, SC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 29115, SC are Brookdale Elementary School, Whittaker Elementary School and Sheridan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 29115 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in 29115, SC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29115, SC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brookdale Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
394 Brookdale Drive
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 534-5982
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 534-5982
Gr: PK-5 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Whittaker Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
790 Whittaker Parkway
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 534-6559
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 534-6559
Gr: PK-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Sheridan Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1139 Hillsboro Road
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 534-7504
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 534-7504
Gr: PK-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
29115, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1195 St. Matthews Road, Suite
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 414-7017
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 414-7017
Gr: 6-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
350 Thomas B. Eklund Circle
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 534-2949
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 534-2949
Gr: PK-2 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 29115, SC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 29115, SC include Brookdale Elementary School, Whittaker Elementary School and Sheridan Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 29115?
3 public preschools are located in 29115.
What is the racial composition of students in 29115?
29115 public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
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