For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,669 students in 29406, SC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 29406, SC are 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 24% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (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 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 29406, SC Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
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 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
2415 Midland Park Road
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 574-2183
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 574-2183
Gr: PK-K | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 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 Matilda F. Dunston Elementary School and A. C. Corcoran Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 29406?
3 public preschools are located in 29406.
What is the racial composition of students in 29406?
29406 public preschools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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