For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 565 students in 29554, SC.
The top ranked public preschools in 29554, SC are Pleasant Hill Elementary Stream Academy and Hemingway Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 29554 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in 29554, SC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29554, SC Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Hill Elementary Stream Academy
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
127 Schoolhouse Road
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 558-9417
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 558-9417
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Hemingway Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
160 Baxley Road
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 558-4444
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 558-4444
Gr: PK-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
29554, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P O Box 1449
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 558-5605
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 558-5605
Gr: PK-6 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 29554, SC?
The top ranked public preschools in 29554, SC include Pleasant Hill Elementary Stream Academy and Hemingway Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 29554?
2 public preschools are located in 29554.
What is the racial composition of students in 29554?
29554 public preschools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
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