For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,392 students in Jasper County, SC.
The top ranked public preschools in Jasper County, SC are Ridgeland Elementary School and Hardeeville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jasper County, SC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Jasper County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Jasper County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ridgeland Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
250 Jaguar Trail
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 489-8845
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 489-8845
Grades: PK-5
| 745 students
Rank: #22.
Hardeeville Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
150 Hurricane Alley
Hardeeville, SC 29927
(843) 310-1888
Hardeeville, SC 29927
(843) 310-1888
Grades: PK-5
| 647 students
Jasper County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
150 Hurricane Alley
Hardeeville, SC 29927
(843) 784-8600
Hardeeville, SC 29927
(843) 784-8600
Grades: 6-12
| 539 students
P O Box 760
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 726-7230
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 726-7230
Grades: 9-12
| 834 students
Polaris Tech Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1508 Grays Highway
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 645-0605
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 645-0605
Grades: 5-12
| 300 students
1398 Church Road
Hardeeville, SC 29927
(843) 784-2630
Hardeeville, SC 29927
(843) 784-2630
Grades: K-12
| 641 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Jasper County, SC?
The top ranked public preschools in Jasper County, SC include Ridgeland Elementary School and Hardeeville Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jasper County?
2 public preschools are located in Jasper County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jasper County?
Jasper County public preschools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Jasper County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Jasper County include: Ridgeland Elementary School vs. Hardeeville Elementary School, Hardeeville Elementary School vs. Ridgeland Elementary School
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