For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 540 students in Pawleys Island, SC.
The top ranked public preschool in Pawleys Island, SC is Waccamaw Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pawleys Island, SC public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Pawleys Island have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Pawleys Island, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waccamaw Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1364 Waverly Road
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-4233
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-4233
Grades: PK-3
| 540 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Pawleys Island, SC?
The top ranked public preschools in Pawleys Island, SC include Waccamaw Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Pawleys Island?
1 public preschools are located in Pawleys Island.
What is the racial composition of students in Pawleys Island?
Pawleys Island public preschools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
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