For the 2025 school year, there are 52 blue ribbon public preschools serving 33,773 students in South Carolina.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in South Carolina are Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus, Sterling School and Mt. Pleasant Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Carolina blue ribbon public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Preschools in South Carolina (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus
(Math: 92% | Reading: 97% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1151 Kelly Mill Road
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 714-1300
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 714-1300
Gr: PK-2 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Sterling School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
99 John Mccarroll Way
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 355-4480
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 355-4480
Gr: PK-8 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Mt. Pleasant Academy
(Math: 86% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
605 Center Street
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2826
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2826
Gr: PK-5 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Tigerville Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
25 Tigerville Elementary Schoo
Taylors, SC 29687
(864) 355-4600
Taylors, SC 29687
(864) 355-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Belle Hall Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
385 Egypt Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2841
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2841
Gr: PK-5 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Oakview Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
515 Godfrey Road
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-7100
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Wren Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
226 Roper Road
Piedmont, SC 29673
(864) 850-5950
Piedmont, SC 29673
(864) 850-5950
Gr: PK-5 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #88.
Beech Hill Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1001 Beech Hill Road
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 821-3970
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 821-3970
Gr: PK-5 | 1,209 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #99.
Clemson Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
581 Berkeley Drive
Clemson, SC 29631
(864) 397-1500
Clemson, SC 29631
(864) 397-1500
Gr: PK-5 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1010.
Lake Murray Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
205 Wise Ferry Road
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-3100
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-3100
Gr: PK-5 | 867 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1111.
Brockman Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2245 Montclair Drive
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 790-6743
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 790-6743
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1212.
Coosa Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
45 Middle Road
Beaufort, SC 29907
(843) 322-6100
Beaufort, SC 29907
(843) 322-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1313.
Fairfield Magnet For Math And Science
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1647 Us Highway 321 Bypass Nor
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-4810
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-4810
Gr: PK-6 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1414.
Ocean Bay Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
950 International Drive
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 903-8400
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 903-8400
Gr: PK-5 | 1,109 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1515.
Jennie Moore Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2725 Bulrush Basket Lane
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 849-2815
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 849-2815
Gr: PK-5 | 999 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1616.
Midway Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
180 Midway Road
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-0300
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-0300
Gr: PK-5 | 864 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1717.
Skyland Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4221 Highway 14 North
Greer, SC 29651
(864) 355-7200
Greer, SC 29651
(864) 355-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1818.
Okatie Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
53 Cherry Point Road
Okatie, SC 29909
(843) 322-7700
Okatie, SC 29909
(843) 322-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1919.
St. James Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9711 St. James Road
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 650-8220
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 650-8220
Gr: PK-4 | 901 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2020.
Spearman Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2001 Easley Highway
Piedmont, SC 29673
(864) 947-9787
Piedmont, SC 29673
(864) 947-9787
Gr: PK-5 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2121.
Midway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1221 Harriett Circle
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 716-3800
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 716-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2222.
Carlisle-foster's Grove Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
625 Foster's Grove Road
Chesnee, SC 29323
(864) 578-2215
Chesnee, SC 29323
(864) 578-2215
Gr: PK-5 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2323.
Mt. Lebanon Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2850 Lebanon Road
Pendleton, SC 29670
(864) 403-2400
Pendleton, SC 29670
(864) 403-2400
Gr: PK-6 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2424.
A.j. Whittenberg Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
420 Westfield Street
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 452-0500
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 452-0500
Gr: PK-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2525.
Forestbrook Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4000 Panthers Parkway
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 236-8100
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 236-8100
Gr: PK-5 | 881 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2626.
Ocean Drive Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 11th Avenue North
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
(843) 663-0195
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
(843) 663-0195
Gr: PK-5 | 810 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2727.
Carolina Forest Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
285 Carolina Forest Boulevard
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 236-0001
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 236-0001
Gr: PK-5 | 1,306 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2828.
Midland Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3011 Nichols Highway
Galivants Ferry, SC 29544
(843) 358-3036
Galivants Ferry, SC 29544
(843) 358-3036
Gr: PK-5 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2929.
Townville Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
105 Townville School Road
Townville, SC 29689
(864) 403-2600
Townville, SC 29689
(864) 403-2600
Gr: PK-6 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #3030.
Sand Hill Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
324 Gnarly Oak Lane
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 695-5201
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 695-5201
Gr: PK-5 | 1,241 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #3131.
New Prospect Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9251 Highway 9
Inman, SC 29349
(864) 592-1970
Inman, SC 29349
(864) 592-1970
Gr: PK-6 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #3232.
Mitchell Road Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4124 East North Street Extensi
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 355-6700
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 355-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #3333.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1675 Highway 396
Myrtle Beach, SC 29575
(843) 650-6768
Myrtle Beach, SC 29575
(843) 650-6768
Gr: PK-5 | 883 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #3434.
Honea Path Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
806 East Greer Street
Honea Path, SC 29654
(864) 369-7612
Honea Path, SC 29654
(864) 369-7612
Gr: PK-5 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #3535.
Hammond Hill Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
901 West Woodlawn Avenue
North Augusta, SC 29841
(803) 442-6170
North Augusta, SC 29841
(803) 442-6170
Gr: PK-5 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in South Carolina?
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in South Carolina include Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus, Sterling School and Mt. Pleasant Academy.
How many blue ribbon public preschools are located in South Carolina?
52 blue ribbon public preschools are located in South Carolina.
What is the racial composition of students in South Carolina?
South Carolina blue ribbon public preschools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
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