For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 652 students in Walterboro, SC.
The top ranked public preschool in Walterboro, SC is Hendersonville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walterboro, SC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Walterboro have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Walterboro, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hendersonville Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6089 Hendersonville Highway
Walterboro, SC 29488
(843) 782-0027
Walterboro, SC 29488
(843) 782-0027
Grades: PK-5
| 324 students
Rank: n/an/a
256 Smith Street
Walterboro, SC 29488
(843) 782-4516
Walterboro, SC 29488
(843) 782-4516
Grades: PK-K
| 328 students
Walterboro, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
603 Colleton Loop
Walterboro, SC 29488
(843) 782-0021
Walterboro, SC 29488
(843) 782-0021
Grades: 6-8
| 400 students
500 Forest Circle
Walterboro, SC 29488
(843) 782-0024
Walterboro, SC 29488
(843) 782-0024
Grades: 6-8
| 681 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Walterboro, SC?
The top ranked public preschools in Walterboro, SC include Hendersonville Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Walterboro?
2 public preschools are located in Walterboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Walterboro?
Walterboro public preschools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
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