For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,433 students in Pelzer, SC.
The top ranked public preschools in Pelzer, SC are Ellen Woodside Elementary School and West Pelzer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pelzer, SC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Pelzer have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Pelzer, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ellen Woodside Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9122 Augusta Road
Pelzer, SC 29669
(864) 355-4900
Pelzer, SC 29669
(864) 355-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 1,051 students
Rank: #22.
West Pelzer Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
110 West Stewart Street
Pelzer, SC 29669
(864) 947-6424
Pelzer, SC 29669
(864) 947-6424
Grades: PK-5
| 382 students
Pelzer, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
214 Lebby Street
Pelzer, SC 29669
(864) 947-9311
Pelzer, SC 29669
(864) 947-9311
Grades: PK-5
| 140 students
Perry Correctional Institution (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
430 Oaklawn Road
Pelzer, SC 29669
(864) 243-4700
Pelzer, SC 29669
(864) 243-4700
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Pelzer, SC?
The top ranked public preschools in Pelzer, SC include Ellen Woodside Elementary School and West Pelzer Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Pelzer?
2 public preschools are located in Pelzer.
What is the racial composition of students in Pelzer?
Pelzer public preschools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
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