For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 3,153 students in 29223, SC.
The top ranked public preschools in 29223, SC are L. B. Nelson Elementary School, Jackson Creek Elementary School and Joseph Keels Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 29223 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in 29223, SC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29223, SC Public Preschools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
L. B. Nelson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
225 North Brickyard Road
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 736-8730
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 736-8730
Grades: PK-5
| 567 students
Rank: #22.
Jackson Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7150 Trenholm Road Extension
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 790-3800
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 790-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 545 students
Rank: #33.
Joseph Keels Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7500 Springcrest Drive
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 736-8754
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 736-8754
Grades: PK-5
| 438 students
Rank: #44.
Polo Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1250 Polo Road
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 419-2226
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 419-2226
Grades: PK-5
| 604 students
Rank: #55.
Windsor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9800 Dunbarton Drive
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 736-8723
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 736-8723
Grades: PK-5
| 537 students
Rank: #66.
L. W. Conder Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8040 Hunt Club Road
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 736-8720
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 736-8720
Grades: PK-5
| 462 students
29223, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Odyssey Online Learning School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
200 Arbor Lake Drive Suite 301
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 735-9110
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 735-9110
Grades: 9-12
| 242 students
Palmetto State E-cademy High School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
115 Atrium Way Suite 200
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 227-6670
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 227-6670
Grades: 9-12
| 310 students
South Carolina Whitmore School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
501 Commerce Drive
Columbia, SC 29223
(866) 476-6416
Columbia, SC 29223
(866) 476-6416
Grades: 9-12
| 449 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 29223, SC?
The top ranked public preschools in 29223, SC include L. B. Nelson Elementary School, Jackson Creek Elementary School and Joseph Keels Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 29223?
6 public preschools are located in 29223.
What is the racial composition of students in 29223?
29223 public preschools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 53% (majority Black).
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