Best Public Preschools in Chester County (2025-26)

Best Chester County Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,879 students in Chester County, SC.

The top ranked public preschools in Chester County, SC are Lewisville Elementary School, Great Falls Elementary School and Chester Park Elementary School For The Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Chester County, SC public preschools have an score of 40% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 47%), and score of 35% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Chester County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Chester County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Lewisville Elementary School

(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
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4006 Lewisville High School Ro
Richburg, SC 29729
(803) 789-5164

Gr: PK-4 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%

Rank: #22.

Great Falls Elementary School

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
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301 Dearborn Street
Great Falls, SC 29055
(803) 482-2214

Gr: PK-5 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%

Rank: #33.

Chester Park Elementary School For The Arts

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
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835-a Lancaster Highway
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 581-7279

Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

Rank: #44.

Chester Park School Elementary Of Inquiry

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
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835-c Lancaster Highway
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 581-7282

Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Rank: #55.

Chester Park Elementary School Of Literacy And Technology

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
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835-b Lancaster Highway
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 581-7275

Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Chester County, SC

Chester County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Chester Park Complex Elementary School (Closed 2023)

835 Lancaster Hwy
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 581-7275

Gr: PK-5 | 1,959 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

Great Falls Middle School (Closed 2012)

409 Sunset Ave
Great Falls, SC 29055
(803) 482-2220

Gr: 6-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Chester County, SC?

The top ranked public preschools in Chester County, SC include Lewisville Elementary School, Great Falls Elementary School and Chester Park Elementary School For The Arts.

How many public preschools are located in Chester County?

5 public preschools are located in Chester County.

What is the racial composition of students in Chester County?

Chester County public preschools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).

Which public preschools in Chester County are often viewed compared to one another?