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Best 29150 South Carolina Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,907 students in 29150, SC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 29150, SC are Alice Drive Elementary School, Millwood Elementary School and Wilder Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 29150 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in 29150, SC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).

Best 29150, SC Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alice Drive Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
251 Alice Drive
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0857
Gr: PK-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Millwood Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
24 Pinewood Road
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0648
Gr: PK-5 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Wilder Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
975 South Main Street
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-5723
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Lemira Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
952 Fulton Street
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0658
Gr: PK-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Crosswell Drive Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Crosswell Drive
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0679
Gr: PK-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Willow Drive Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
26 Willow Drive
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-5796
Gr: PK-5 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 29150, SC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 29150, SC include Alice Drive Elementary School, Millwood Elementary School and Wilder Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 29150?
6 public preschools are located in 29150.
What is the racial composition of students in 29150?
29150 public preschools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).

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