For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,497 students in Fairfield County, SC.
The top ranked public preschools in Fairfield County, SC are Fairfield Magnet For Math And Science, Mccrorey-liston School Of Technology and Kelly Miller Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairfield County, SC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Fairfield County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Fairfield County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fairfield Magnet For Math And Science
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1647 Us Highway 321 Bypass Nor
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-4810
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-4810
Grades: PK-6
| 205 students
Rank: #22.
Mccrorey-liston School Of Technology
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1978 Sc Highway 215 South
Blair, SC 29015
(803) 635-9490
Blair, SC 29015
(803) 635-9490
Grades: PK-6
| 118 students
Rank: #33.
Kelly Miller Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
255 Kelly Miller Road
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-2961
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-2961
Grades: PK-6
| 201 students
Rank: #44.
Midlands Stem Institute
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
112 Crane Street
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 815-1524
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 815-1524
Grades: PK-12
| 247 students
Rank: #55.
Geiger Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
150 T.m. Cook Road
Ridgeway, SC 29130
(803) 337-8288
Ridgeway, SC 29130
(803) 337-8288
Grades: PK-6
| 276 students
Rank: #66.
Fairfield Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
175 Medley Road
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-5594
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-5594
Grades: PK-6
| 450 students
Fairfield County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
560 Fairfield Street
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-4859
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-4859
Grades: PK
| 158 students
112 Crane Street
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(864) 815-1524
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(864) 815-1524
Grades: K-8
| 186 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Fairfield County, SC?
The top ranked public preschools in Fairfield County, SC include Fairfield Magnet For Math And Science, Mccrorey-liston School Of Technology and Kelly Miller Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Fairfield County?
6 public preschools are located in Fairfield County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairfield County?
Fairfield County public preschools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Fairfield County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Fairfield County include: Fairfield Elementary School vs. Fairfield Magnet For Math And Science, Geiger Elementary School vs. Fairfield Magnet For Math And Science, Fairfield Magnet For Math And Science vs. Fairfield Elementary School
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