For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,552 students in 29204, SC.
The top ranked public preschools in 29204, SC are Bradley Elementary School, Carver-lyon Elementary School and Burton Pack Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 29204 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in 29204, SC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29204, SC Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Bradley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3032 Pinebelt Road
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 738-7200
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 738-7200
Grades: PK-5
| 413 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Carver-lyon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Waverly Street
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 343-2900
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 343-2900
Grades: PK-5
| 360 students
Rank: #33.
Burton Pack Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
111 Garden Drive
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 691-5550
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 691-5550
Grades: PK-5
| 344 students
Rank: #44.
Watkins-nance Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2525 Barhamville Road
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 733-4321
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 733-4321
Grades: PK-5
| 435 students
29204, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Midlands Math And Business Academy Charter (Closed 2014)
Charter School
2638 Two Notch Rd
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 799-5101
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 799-5101
Grades: 4-8
| 79 students
3700 Forrest Drive Suite 406
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 462-0254
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 462-0254
Grades: K-8
| 226 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 29204, SC?
The top ranked public preschools in 29204, SC include Bradley Elementary School, Carver-lyon Elementary School and Burton Pack Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 29204?
4 public preschools are located in 29204.
What is the racial composition of students in 29204?
29204 public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
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