For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,000 students in 29212, SC.
The top ranked public preschools in 29212, SC are Harbison West Elementary School and Nursery Road Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 29212 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in 29212, SC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29212, SC Public Preschools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harbison West Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
257 Crossbow Drive
Columbia, SC 29212
(803) 476-3800
Columbia, SC 29212
(803) 476-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 550 students
Rank: #22.
Nursery Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6706 Nursery Road
Columbia, SC 29212
(803) 476-4300
Columbia, SC 29212
(803) 476-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 450 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 29212, SC?
The top ranked public preschools in 29212, SC include Harbison West Elementary School and Nursery Road Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 29212?
2 public preschools are located in 29212.
What is the racial composition of students in 29212?
29212 public preschools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 53% (majority Black).
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