For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,563 students in 29204, SC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 29204, SC are Bradley Elementary School, Carver-lyon Elementary School and Watkins-nance Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 29204 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in 29204, SC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 29204, SC Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Bradley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3032 Pinebelt Road
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 738-7200
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 738-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Carver-lyon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Waverly Street
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 343-2900
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 343-2900
Gr: PK-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Watkins-nance Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2525 Barhamville Road
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 733-4321
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 733-4321
Gr: PK-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Burton Pack Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
111 Garden Drive
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 691-5550
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 691-5550
Gr: PK-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
29204, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Midlands Math And Business Academy Charter (Closed 2014)
Charter School
2638 Two Notch Rd
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 799-5101
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 799-5101
Gr: 4-8 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
3700 Forrest Drive Suite 406
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 462-0254
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 462-0254
Gr: K-8 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 29204, SC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 29204, SC include Bradley Elementary School, Carver-lyon Elementary School and Watkins-nance Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 29204?
4 public preschools are located in 29204.
What is the racial composition of students in 29204?
29204 public preschools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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