For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,063 students in Kershaw, SC.
The top ranked public preschools in Kershaw, SC are Kershaw Elementary School and North Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kershaw, SC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Kershaw have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Kershaw, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kershaw Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
108 North Rollins Drive
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 475-6655
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 475-6655
Gr: PK-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
North Central Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
861 Keys Lane
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 432-8416
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 432-8416
Gr: PK-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Kershaw, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Kershaw Correctional Institution (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
4848 Goldmine Highway
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 896-3343
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 896-3343
5160 Mt. Pisgah Road
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 475-6791
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 475-6791
Gr: PK-5 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Kershaw, SC?
The top ranked public preschools in Kershaw, SC include Kershaw Elementary School and North Central Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Kershaw?
2 public preschools are located in Kershaw.
What is the racial composition of students in Kershaw?
Kershaw public preschools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
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