For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 400 students in Sheldon, SC.
The top ranked public preschool in Sheldon, SC is Whale Branch Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sheldon, SC public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Sheldon have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Sheldon, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whale Branch Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15 Stuart Point Road
Sheldon, SC 29941
(843) 466-1000
Sheldon, SC 29941
(843) 466-1000
Grades: PK-5
| 400 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Sheldon, SC?
The top ranked public preschools in Sheldon, SC include Whale Branch Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Sheldon?
1 public preschools are located in Sheldon.
What is the racial composition of students in Sheldon?
Sheldon public preschools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
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