For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,189 students in Travelers Rest, SC.
The top ranked public preschools in Travelers Rest, SC are Heritage Elementary School and Gateway Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Travelers Rest, 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 Travelers Rest have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Travelers Rest, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1592 Greer Highway
Travelers Rest, SC 29690
(864) 355-6000
Travelers Rest, SC 29690
(864) 355-6000
Grades: PK-5
| 541 students
Rank: #22.
Gateway Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Hawkins Road
Travelers Rest, SC 29690
(864) 355-5200
Travelers Rest, SC 29690
(864) 355-5200
Grades: PK-5
| 648 students
Travelers Rest, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Wohali Charter Academy (Closed 2011)
Charter School
One Havenwood Ln
Travelers Rest, SC 29690
(843) 834-8013
Travelers Rest, SC 29690
(843) 834-8013
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Travelers Rest, SC?
The top ranked public preschools in Travelers Rest, SC include Heritage Elementary School and Gateway Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Travelers Rest?
2 public preschools are located in Travelers Rest.
What is the racial composition of students in Travelers Rest?
Travelers Rest public preschools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Travelers Rest are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Travelers Rest include: Heritage Elementary School vs. Gateway Elementary School, Gateway Elementary School vs. Heritage Elementary School
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