For the 2025 school year, there are 40 public preschools serving 27,384 students in Greenville County, SC. The top ranked public preschools in Greenville County, SC are Sterling School, Tigerville Elementary School and Oakview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Greenville County, SC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Greenville County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Greenville County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sterling School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
99 John Mccarroll Way
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 355-4480
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 355-4480
Gr: PK-8 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Tigerville Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
25 Tigerville Elementary Schoo
Taylors, SC 29687
(864) 355-4600
Taylors, SC 29687
(864) 355-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Oakview Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
515 Godfrey Road
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-7100
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Wren Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
226 Roper Road
Piedmont, SC 29673
(864) 850-5950
Piedmont, SC 29673
(864) 850-5950
Gr: PK-5 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Monarch Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
224 Five Forks Road
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-0600
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-0600
Gr: PK-5 | 882 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
Paris Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
32 East Belvue Road
Taylors, SC 29687
(864) 355-4260
Taylors, SC 29687
(864) 355-4260
Gr: PK-5 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #77.
Skyland Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4221 Highway 14 North
Greer, SC 29651
(864) 355-7200
Greer, SC 29651
(864) 355-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #88.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1730 Gibb Shoals Road
Greer, SC 29650
(864) 355-0400
Greer, SC 29650
(864) 355-0400
Gr: PK-5 | 1,298 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #99.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1592 Greer Highway
Travelers Rest, SC 29690
(864) 355-6000
Travelers Rest, SC 29690
(864) 355-6000
Gr: PK-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1010.
Brushy Creek Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1344 Brushy Creek Road
Taylors, SC 29687
(864) 355-5400
Taylors, SC 29687
(864) 355-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 841 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1111.
Spearman Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2001 Easley Highway
Piedmont, SC 29673
(864) 947-9787
Piedmont, SC 29673
(864) 947-9787
Gr: PK-5 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1212.
Gateway Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Hawkins Road
Travelers Rest, SC 29690
(864) 355-5200
Travelers Rest, SC 29690
(864) 355-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1313.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6350 Highway 253
Taylors, SC 29687
(864) 355-6800
Taylors, SC 29687
(864) 355-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 805 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1414.
A.j. Whittenberg Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
420 Westfield Street
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 452-0500
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 452-0500
Gr: PK-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1515.
Blythe Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Blythe Drive
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 355-4400
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 355-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 861 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1616.
Simpsonville Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Morton Avenue
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-8300
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-8300
Gr: PK-5 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1717.
Greenbrier Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
853 Log Shoals Road
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 355-5300
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 355-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 839 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1818.
Fountain Inn Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
608 Fairview Street
Fountain Inn, SC 29644
(864) 355-5100
Fountain Inn, SC 29644
(864) 355-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 933 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1919.
Mitchell Road Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4124 East North Street Extensi
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 355-6700
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 355-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2020.
Mauldin Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1194 Holland Road
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-3700
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 1,052 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2121.
Bryson Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
703 Bryson Drive
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-3600
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 1,078 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2222.
Slater Marietta Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Baker Circle
Marietta, SC 29661
(864) 355-2000
Marietta, SC 29661
(864) 355-2000
Gr: PK-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2323.
Brook Glenn Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2003 East Lee Road
Taylors, SC 29687
(864) 355-4700
Taylors, SC 29687
(864) 355-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2424.
Crestview Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
509 American Legion Road
Greer, SC 29651
(864) 355-2600
Greer, SC 29651
(864) 355-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2525.
Westcliffe Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
105 Eastbourne Road
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 355-0300
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 355-0300
Gr: PK-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2626.
East North Street Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1720 East North Street
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 355-2900
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 355-2900
Gr: PK-5 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2727.
Lake Forest Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16 Berkshire Avenue
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 355-4000
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 355-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 796 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2828.
Legacy Early College
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 Woodside Avenue
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 248-0646
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 248-0646
Gr: PK-12 | 1,583 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2929.
Duncan Chapel Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
210 Duncan Chapel Road
Greenville, SC 29617
(864) 355-2700
Greenville, SC 29617
(864) 355-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #3030.
Robert E. Cashion Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Fork Shoals Road
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 355-8000
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 355-8000
Gr: PK-5 | 934 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #3131.
Monaview Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10 Monaview Street
Greenville, SC 29617
(864) 355-4300
Greenville, SC 29617
(864) 355-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3232.
Chandler Creek Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 Chandler Road
Greer, SC 29651
(864) 355-2400
Greer, SC 29651
(864) 355-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 868 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #3333.
Armstrong Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8601 White Horse Road
Greenville, SC 29617
(864) 355-1100
Greenville, SC 29617
(864) 355-1100
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #3434.
Hollis Academy
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Goodrich Street
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 355-4800
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 355-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3535.
Thomas E. Kerns Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6650 Frontage Road At White Ho
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 355-1300
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 355-1300
Gr: PK-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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Greenville County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
555 South Old Piedmont Hwy
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 299-8320
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 299-8320
Gr: PK-5 | 228 students Minority enrollment: 70%
1830 West Georgia Road Bldg.
Simpsonville, SC 29680
(864) 757-1800
Simpsonville, SC 29680
(864) 757-1800
Gr: 9-12
Brashier Middle College Charter (Closed 2018)
Charter School
1830 West Georgia Road
Simpsonville, SC 29680
(864) 757-1800
Simpsonville, SC 29680
(864) 757-1800
Gr: 9-12 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
500 Gridley Street
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 241-3414
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 241-3414
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Minority enrollment: 63%
400 Fork Shoals Road
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 299-8303
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 299-8303
Gr: PK-5 | 398 students Minority enrollment: 72%
East Link Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
78 Global Drive Drive
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 775-1733
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 775-1733
Gr: K-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Green Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1440 Pelham Street
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 288-4134
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 288-4134
Gr: PK-12 | 982 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
625 Piedmont Hwy
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 295-5194
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 295-5194
Gr: PK-5 | 454 students Minority enrollment: 81%
Greenville Technical Charter High School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
506 South Pleasantburg
Greenville, SC 29606
(864) 250-8845
Greenville, SC 29606
(864) 250-8845
Gr: 9-12 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Legacy Charter (Closed 2018)
Charter School
900 Woodside Avenue
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 248-0646
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 248-0646
Gr: K-12 | 1,323 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Meyer Center For Special Children (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
1132 Rutherford Road
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 250-0005
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 250-0005
Gr: PK-K | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
The Nevin Center (Charter) (Closed 2007)
Charter School
600 Laurens Road
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 751-8325
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 751-8325
Gr: 3-8 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 46%
Next High School (Closed 2024)
Charter School
2000 Wade Hampton Boulevard
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 735-7260
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 735-7260
Gr: 6-12 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Palmetto Charter School (Closed 2006)
Charter School
2259 River Road
Greer, SC 29650
(864) 849-0093
Greer, SC 29650
(864) 849-0093
Gr: 6-9 | 35 students Minority enrollment: 26%
900 Woodside Ave
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 241-3285
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 241-3285
Gr: 6-8 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
29 Ridgeway Drive
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 277-7575
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 277-7575
Gr: PK-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
914 White Horse Road
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 422-0812
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 422-0812
Gr: PK-8 | 90 students Minority enrollment: 98%
302 Perry Road
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 241-3411
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 241-3411
Gr: 3-5 | 193 students Minority enrollment: 59%
301 E Dorchester Blvd
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 299-8313
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 299-8313
Gr: PK-5 | 205 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Wohali Charter Academy (Closed 2011)
Charter School
One Havenwood Ln
Travelers Rest, SC 29690
(843) 834-8013
Travelers Rest, SC 29690
(843) 834-8013
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Greenville County, SC?
The top ranked public preschools in Greenville County, SC include Sterling School, Tigerville Elementary School and Oakview Elementary School. Greenville County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in South Carolina.
How many public preschools are located in Greenville County?
40 public preschools are located in Greenville County.
What is the racial composition of students in Greenville County?
Greenville County public preschools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Greenville County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Greenville County include: Heritage Elementary School vs. Gateway Elementary School, Fountain Inn Elementary School vs. Bryson Elementary School, Hollis Academy vs. A.j. Whittenberg Elementary School
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