For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 4,641 students in 29681, SC.
The top ranked public preschools in 29681, SC are Monarch Elementary School, Oakview Elementary School and Simpsonville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 29681 have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in 29681, SC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29681, SC Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Monarch Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
224 Five Forks Road
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-0600
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-0600
Grades: PK-5
| 882 students
Rank: #22.
Oakview Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
515 Godfrey Road
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-7100
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-7100
Grades: PK-5
| 855 students
Rank: #33.
Simpsonville Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Morton Avenue
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-8300
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-8300
Grades: PK-5
| 774 students
Rank: #44.
Mauldin Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1194 Holland Road
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-3700
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 1,052 students
Rank: #55.
Bryson Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
703 Bryson Drive
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-3600
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 1,078 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 29681, SC?
The top ranked public preschools in 29681, SC include Monarch Elementary School, Oakview Elementary School and Simpsonville Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 29681?
5 public preschools are located in 29681.
What is the racial composition of students in 29681?
29681 public preschools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
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