For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,349 students in 29360, SC.
The top ranked public preschools in 29360, SC are Laurens Elementary School, E. B. Morse Elementary School and Ford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 29360 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in 29360, SC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29360, SC Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Laurens Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 Henry Street
Laurens, SC 29360
(864) 984-3067
Laurens, SC 29360
(864) 984-3067
Grades: PK-5
| 499 students
Rank: #22.
E. B. Morse Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Parkview Drive
Laurens, SC 29360
(864) 984-7777
Laurens, SC 29360
(864) 984-7777
Grades: PK-5
| 432 students
Rank: #33.
Ford Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Lucas Avenue
Laurens, SC 29360
(864) 984-3986
Laurens, SC 29360
(864) 984-3986
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 29360, SC?
The top ranked public preschools in 29360, SC include Laurens Elementary School, E. B. Morse Elementary School and Ford Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 29360?
3 public preschools are located in 29360.
What is the racial composition of students in 29360?
29360 public preschools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
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