For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,778 students in 29649, SC.
The top ranked public preschools in 29649, SC are Merrywood Elementary School, Lakeview Elementary School and Eleanor S. Rice Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 29649 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in 29649, SC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29649, SC Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Merrywood Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
329 Deadfall Road West
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5700
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 528 students
Rank: #22.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
660 Center Street
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5760
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5760
Grades: PK-5
| 462 students
Rank: #33.
Eleanor S. Rice Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1802 East Durst Avenue
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5660
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5660
Grades: PK-5
| 419 students
Rank: #44.
Pinecrest Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
220 East Northside Drive
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5580
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5580
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
29649, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Leath Women's Correctional Institution (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
2809 Airport Road
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 896-1041
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 896-1041
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 29649, SC?
The top ranked public preschools in 29649, SC include Merrywood Elementary School, Lakeview Elementary School and Eleanor S. Rice Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 29649?
4 public preschools are located in 29649.
What is the racial composition of students in 29649?
29649 public preschools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
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