For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,581 students in Chesterfield County, SC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Chesterfield County, SC are Mcbee Elementary School, Ruby Elementary School and Edwards Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chesterfield County, SC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Chesterfield County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Chesterfield County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcbee Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
284 E. Maple Ave
Mc Bee, SC 29101
(843) 335-8347
Mc Bee, SC 29101
(843) 335-8347
Gr: PK-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Ruby Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
249 Thurman Avenue
Ruby, SC 29741
(843) 634-6310
Ruby, SC 29741
(843) 634-6310
Gr: PK-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Edwards Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2411 West Boulevard
Chesterfield, SC 29709
(843) 623-2351
Chesterfield, SC 29709
(843) 623-2351
Gr: PK-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Plainview Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
16002 Highway 102
Patrick, SC 29584
(843) 498-6633
Patrick, SC 29584
(843) 498-6633
Gr: PK-6 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
809 West Elizabeth Street
Jefferson, SC 29718
(843) 658-3295
Jefferson, SC 29718
(843) 658-3295
Gr: PK-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
321 High Street
Cheraw, SC 29520
(843) 921-1020
Cheraw, SC 29520
(843) 921-1020
Gr: PK-2 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
326 North Arnold Street
Pageland, SC 29728
(843) 672-6241
Pageland, SC 29728
(843) 672-6241
Gr: PK-2 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Chesterfield County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
344 East Boulevard
Chesterfield, SC 29709
(843) 623-2465
Chesterfield, SC 29709
(843) 623-2465
Gr: 5-8 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Chesterfield County, SC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Chesterfield County, SC include Mcbee Elementary School, Ruby Elementary School and Edwards Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Chesterfield County?
7 public preschools are located in Chesterfield County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chesterfield County?
Chesterfield County public preschools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Chesterfield County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Chesterfield County include: Cheraw Primary vs. Edwards Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School vs. Edwards Elementary School, Edwards Elementary School vs. Cheraw Primary
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