For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,058 students in 29406, SC.
The top ranked public preschools in 29406, SC are Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori, Matilda F. Dunston Elementary School and A. C. Corcoran Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 29406 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in 29406, SC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29406, SC Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4542 Simms Street
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 745-7105
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 745-7105
Gr: PK-8 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Matilda F. Dunston Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1825 Remount Road
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 745-7109
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 745-7109
Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
A. C. Corcoran Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8585 Vistavia Road
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 764-2218
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 764-2218
Gr: PK-5 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
2415 Midland Park Road
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 574-2183
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 574-2183
Gr: PK-K | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
29406, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Susan G. Boykin Charter (Closed 2011)
Charter School
4951 Rivers Ave
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 744-8882
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 744-8882
Gr: K-6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 29406, SC?
The top ranked public preschools in 29406, SC include Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori, Matilda F. Dunston Elementary School and A. C. Corcoran Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 29406?
4 public preschools are located in 29406.
What is the racial composition of students in 29406?
29406 public preschools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
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