For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 745 students in Ridgeland, SC.
The top ranked public preschool in Ridgeland, SC is Ridgeland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ridgeland, SC public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Ridgeland have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Ridgeland, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ridgeland Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
250 Jaguar Trail
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 489-8845
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 489-8845
Grades: PK-5
| 745 students
Ridgeland, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P O Box 760
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 726-7230
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 726-7230
Grades: 9-12
| 834 students
Polaris Tech Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1508 Grays Highway
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 645-0605
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 645-0605
Grades: 5-12
| 300 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Ridgeland, SC?
The top ranked public preschools in Ridgeland, SC include Ridgeland Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Ridgeland?
1 public preschools are located in Ridgeland.
What is the racial composition of students in Ridgeland?
Ridgeland public preschools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
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