For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,518 students in Little River, SC.
The top ranked public preschools in Little River, SC are Riverside Elementary School and Waterway Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Little River, SC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Little River have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Little River, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1287 Highway 57 South
Little River, SC 29566
(843) 399-8800
Little River, SC 29566
(843) 399-8800
Grades: PK-5
| 673 students
Rank: #22.
Waterway Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 Sandridge Road
Little River, SC 29566
(843) 399-2204
Little River, SC 29566
(843) 399-2204
Grades: PK-5
| 845 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Little River, SC?
The top ranked public preschools in Little River, SC include Riverside Elementary School and Waterway Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Little River?
2 public preschools are located in Little River.
What is the racial composition of students in Little River?
Little River public preschools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
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