For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 3,460 students in 29526, SC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 29526, SC are Kingston Elementary School, Conway Elementary School and Waccamaw Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 29526 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in 29526, SC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 29526, SC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kingston Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4580 Highway 472
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 365-3777
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 365-3777
Gr: PK-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Conway Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1101 Snowhill Drive
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 488-0696
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 488-0696
Gr: PK-5 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Waccamaw Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
251 Claridy Road
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 347-4684
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 347-4684
Gr: PK-5 | 1,047 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
South Conway Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3001 Fourth Avenue
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 488-0272
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 488-0272
Gr: PK-5 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Homewood Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
108 North Clemson Circle
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 365-2512
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 365-2512
Gr: PK-5 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
29526, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
The Career Center (Closed 2008)
Vocational School
335 Four Mile Rd.
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 365-5534
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 365-5534
Gr: 11-12 | 274 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 29526, SC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 29526, SC include Kingston Elementary School, Conway Elementary School and Waccamaw Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 29526?
5 public preschools are located in 29526.
What is the racial composition of students in 29526?
29526 public preschools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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