For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 3,206 students in 29456, SC.
The top ranked public preschools in 29456, SC are Joseph R. Pye Elementary School, Oakbrook Elementary School and Ladson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 29456 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in 29456, SC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29456, SC Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Joseph R. Pye Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9701 Patriot Boulevard
Ladson, SC 29456
(843) 695-2979
Ladson, SC 29456
(843) 695-2979
Gr: PK-5 | 835 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Oakbrook Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
306 Old Fort Drive
Ladson, SC 29456
(843) 821-1165
Ladson, SC 29456
(843) 821-1165
Gr: PK-5 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Ladson Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3321 Ladson Road
Ladson, SC 29456
(843) 764-2225
Ladson, SC 29456
(843) 764-2225
Gr: PK-5 | 893 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
College Park Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Davidson Drive
Ladson, SC 29456
(843) 797-2711
Ladson, SC 29456
(843) 797-2711
Gr: PK-5 | 819 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 29456, SC?
The top ranked public preschools in 29456, SC include Joseph R. Pye Elementary School, Oakbrook Elementary School and Ladson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 29456?
4 public preschools are located in 29456.
What is the racial composition of students in 29456?
29456 public preschools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
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