For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,209 students in 29154, SC.
The top ranked public preschools in 29154, SC are Pocalla Springs Elementary School, Kingsbury Elementary School and Cherryvale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 29154 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in 29154, SC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29154, SC Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pocalla Springs Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2060 Bethel Church Road
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 481-5800
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 481-5800
Grades: PK-5
| 643 students
Rank: #22.
Kingsbury Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
825 Kingsbury Road
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 775-6244
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 775-6244
Grades: PK-5
| 584 students
Rank: #33.
Cherryvale Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1420 Furman Drive
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 494-8200
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 494-8200
Grades: PK-5
| 478 students
Rank: n/an/a
5415 Oakland Drive
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 499-3366
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 499-3366
Grades: PK-1
| 504 students
29154, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
825 Kingsbury Rd
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 775-6244
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 775-6244
Grades: PK-5
| 694 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 29154, SC?
The top ranked public preschools in 29154, SC include Pocalla Springs Elementary School, Kingsbury Elementary School and Cherryvale Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 29154?
4 public preschools are located in 29154.
What is the racial composition of students in 29154?
29154 public preschools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
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