For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 4,641 students in Simpsonville, SC. The top ranked public preschools in Simpsonville, 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.
Simpsonville, SC public preschools 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 Simpsonville 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 Public Preschools in Simpsonville, SC (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
Simpsonville, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1830 West Georgia Road Bldg.
Simpsonville, SC 29680
(864) 757-1800
Simpsonville, SC 29680
(864) 757-1800
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Brashier Middle College Charter (Closed 2018)
Charter School
1830 West Georgia Road
Simpsonville, SC 29680
(864) 757-1800
Simpsonville, SC 29680
(864) 757-1800
Grades: 9-12
| 440 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Simpsonville, SC?
The top ranked public preschools in Simpsonville, SC include Monarch Elementary School, Oakview Elementary School and Simpsonville Elementary School. Simpsonville has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in South Carolina.
How many public preschools are located in Simpsonville?
5 public preschools are located in Simpsonville.
What is the racial composition of students in Simpsonville?
Simpsonville 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).
Which public preschools in Simpsonville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Simpsonville include: Oakview Elementary School vs. Monarch Elementary School, Monarch Elementary School vs. Oakview Elementary School
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