For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 3,369 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 47%), 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 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29526, SC Public Preschools (2025)
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 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
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 | 593 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 | 1,003 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
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 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
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 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
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 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
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