For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,137 students in 29123, SC.
The top ranked public preschools in 29123, SC are Forts Pond Elementary School and Pelion Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 29123 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in 29123, SC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29123, SC Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forts Pond Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7350 Fish Hatchery Road
Pelion, SC 29123
(803) 821-2500
Pelion, SC 29123
(803) 821-2500
Grades: PK-5
| 505 students
Rank: #22.
Pelion Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1202 Pine Street
Pelion, SC 29123
(803) 821-2000
Pelion, SC 29123
(803) 821-2000
Grades: PK-5
| 632 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 29123, SC?
The top ranked public preschools in 29123, SC include Forts Pond Elementary School and Pelion Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 29123?
2 public preschools are located in 29123.
What is the racial composition of students in 29123?
29123 public preschools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
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