For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 904 students in 29206, SC.
The top ranked public preschools in 29206, SC are Brockman Elementary School and Forest Lake Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 29206 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in 29206, SC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29206, SC Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Forest Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6801 Brookfield Road
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 782-0470
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 782-0470
Gr: PK-5 | 638 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
29206, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5900 Chesnut Rd
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 787-6815
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 787-6815
Gr: 2-6
5616 Hood Street
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 787-8266
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 787-8266
Gr: 1-3 | 166 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 29206, SC?
The top ranked public preschools in 29206, SC include Brockman Elementary School and Forest Lake Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 29206?
2 public preschools are located in 29206.
What is the racial composition of students in 29206?
29206 public preschools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
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