For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 5,788 students in 29485, SC.
The top ranked public preschools in 29485, SC are Beech Hill Elementary School, Sand Hill Elementary School and Fort Dorchester Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 29485 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in 29485, SC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29485, SC Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Beech Hill Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1001 Beech Hill Road
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 821-3970
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 821-3970
Grades: PK-5
| 1,209 students
Rank: #22.
Sand Hill Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
324 Gnarly Oak Lane
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 695-5201
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 695-5201
Grades: PK-5
| 1,241 students
Rank: #33.
Fort Dorchester Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5201 Old Glory Lane
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 832-5550
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 832-5550
Grades: PK-5
| 860 students
Rank: #44.
Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 Chandler Creek Road
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 695-5205
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 695-5205
Grades: PK-5
| 886 students
Rank: #55.
Flowertown Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20 King Charles Circle
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 871-7400
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 871-7400
Grades: PK-5
| 850 students
Rank: #66.
Newington Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10 King Charles Circle
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 871-3230
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 871-3230
Grades: PK-5
| 742 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 29485, SC?
The top ranked public preschools in 29485, SC include Beech Hill Elementary School, Sand Hill Elementary School and Fort Dorchester Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 29485?
6 public preschools are located in 29485.
What is the racial composition of students in 29485?
29485 public preschools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
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