For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,874 students in 29801, SC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 29801, SC are East Aiken School Of The Arts, Oakwood-windsor Elementary School and J. D. Lever Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 29801 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in 29801, SC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29801, SC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Aiken School Of The Arts
(Math: 42% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
223 Old Wagener Road
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2450
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2450
Gr: PK-5 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Oakwood-windsor Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3773 Charleston Highway
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2560
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2560
Gr: PK-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
J. D. Lever Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2404 Columbia Highway
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2760
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2760
Gr: PK-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
North Aiken Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Bears Rock Road
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2690
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2690
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
29801, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
101 Gator Lane
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2570
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2570
Gr: 6-8 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 29801, SC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 29801, SC include East Aiken School Of The Arts, Oakwood-windsor Elementary School and J. D. Lever Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 29801?
4 public preschools are located in 29801.
What is the racial composition of students in 29801?
29801 public preschools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
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