For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 962 students in 29172, SC.
The top ranked public preschool in 29172, SC is Herbert A. Wood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 29172 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in 29172, SC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29172, SC Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Herbert A. Wood Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
737 Pine Ridge Drive
West Columbia, SC 29172
(803) 755-7420
West Columbia, SC 29172
(803) 755-7420
Grades: PK-5
| 962 students
29172, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
739 Pine Ridge Drive
West Columbia, SC 29172
(803) 755-7474
West Columbia, SC 29172
(803) 755-7474
Grades: PK-1
| 594 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 29172, SC?
The top ranked public preschools in 29172, SC include Herbert A. Wood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 29172?
1 public preschools are located in 29172.
What is the racial composition of students in 29172?
29172 public preschools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
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