For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,305 students in 29205, SC.
The top ranked public preschools in 29205, SC are Brennen Elementary School, A. C. Moore Elementary School and South Kilbourne Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 29205 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in 29205, SC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29205, SC Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brennen Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4438 Devereaux Road
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 738-7204
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 738-7204
Gr: PK-5 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
A. C. Moore Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
333 Etiwan Avenue
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 343-2910
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 343-2910
Gr: PK-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
South Kilbourne Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 South Kilbourne Road
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 738-7215
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 738-7215
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 29205, SC?
The top ranked public preschools in 29205, SC include Brennen Elementary School, A. C. Moore Elementary School and South Kilbourne Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 29205?
3 public preschools are located in 29205.
What is the racial composition of students in 29205?
29205 public preschools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
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