Best Public Preschools in Florence, SC (2025-26)

Best Florence Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 916 students in Florence, SC.

The top ranked public preschool in Florence, SC is Mclaurin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Florence, SC public preschools have an score of 31% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 47%), and score of 48% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Florence have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Florence, SC (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Mclaurin Elementary School

(Math: 31% | Reading: 48%)
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Bottom 50%

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1400 Mcmillan Lane
Florence, SC 29506
(843) 664-8457

Gr: PK-2 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%

Rank: n/an/a

Child Development Center At Woods Road

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1400 Woods Road
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 799-6006

Gr: PK | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

Rank: n/an/a

R.n. Beck Child Development Center

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1001 West Sumter Street
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 673-1129

Gr: PK | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Florence, South Carolina

Florence, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Alfred Rush Academy (Closed 2020)

1201 East Ashby Road
Florence, SC 29506
(843) 664-4156

Gr: PK | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

Beck Learning Center (Closed 2023)

1001 West Sumter Street
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 673-1129

Gr: PK | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1

Choices Charter (Closed 2015)

Charter School

404 Freight Road
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8993

Gr: 6-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 31%

Palmetto Youth Academy Charter (Closed 2023)

Charter School

1209 North Douglas Street
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 679-7070

Gr: K-6 | 54 students

Poynor Center (Closed 2011)

301 South Dargan Street
Florence, SC 29506
(843) 664-8152

Gr: PK-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Florence, SC?

The top ranked public preschools in Florence, SC include Mclaurin Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in Florence?

3 public preschools are located in Florence.

What is the racial composition of students in Florence?

Florence public preschools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).