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Top 5 Best West Columbia Public Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 3,768 students in West Columbia, SC.
The top ranked public preschools in West Columbia, SC are East Point Academy, Springdale Elementary School and Riverbank Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Columbia, SC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in West Columbia have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in West Columbia, SC (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Point Academy
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Elementary Campus
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 926-5180
Grades: PK-8
| 752 students
Rank: #22.
Springdale Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
361 Wattling Road
West Columbia, SC 29170
(803) 739-4175
Grades: PK-5
| 445 students
Rank: #33.
Riverbank Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
160 Cougar Drive
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 936-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 1,002 students
Rank: #44.
White Knoll Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
132 White Knoll Way
West Columbia, SC 29170
(803) 821-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 607 students
Rank: #55.
Herbert A. Wood Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
737 Pine Ridge Drive
West Columbia, SC 29172
(803) 755-7420
Grades: PK-5
| 962 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in West Columbia, South Carolina

West Columbia, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
114 Hook Avenue
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 739-4075
Grades: PK-5
| 476 students
739 Pine Ridge Drive
West Columbia, SC 29172
(803) 755-7474
Grades: PK-1
| 594 students
2325 Platt Springs Rd
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 739-4085
Grades: PK-5
| 325 students
3035 Leaphart Road
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 739-4090
Grades: K-5
| 638 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in West Columbia, SC?
The top ranked public preschools in West Columbia, SC include East Point Academy, Springdale Elementary School and Riverbank Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in West Columbia?
5 public preschools are located in West Columbia.
What is the racial composition of students in West Columbia?
West Columbia public preschools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in West Columbia are often viewed compared to one another?

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