For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 368 students in Lee County, SC.
The top ranked public preschool in Lee County, SC is Dennis Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lee County, SC public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Lee County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Lee County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dennis Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
321 Roland Street
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 483-1005
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 483-1005
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Lee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
321 Roland St
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 484-5386
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 484-5386
Grades: 4-5
| 222 students
321 Roland Street
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 484-4087
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 484-4087
Grades: 6-8
| 404 students
Lee County Career And Technology Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1804 Wisacky Highway
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 428-4633
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 428-4633
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Mary L. Dinkins Charter (Closed 2011)
Charter School
124 Gregg St
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 483-3000
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 483-3000
Grades: PK-11
| n/a students
321 Roland St
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 483-3000
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 483-3000
Grades: PK-8
| 169 students
P.o. Box 177
Elliott, SC 29046
(803) 428-3610
Elliott, SC 29046
(803) 428-3610
Grades: 6-8
| 129 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Lee County, SC?
The top ranked public preschools in Lee County, SC include Dennis Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lee County?
1 public preschools are located in Lee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lee County?
Lee County public preschools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
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