Best Conway Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 4,408 students in Conway, SC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Conway, 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.
Conway, SC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Conway have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% 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 Public Preschools in Conway, SC (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kingston Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4580 Highway 472
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:
7/
10
Top 50%
1101 Snowhill Drive
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:
7/
10
Top 50%
251 Claridy Road
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:
7/
10
Top 50%
3001 Fourth Avenue
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:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
108 North Clemson Circle
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 365-2512
Gr: PK-5 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
Pee Dee Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6555 Highway 134
Conway, SC 29527
(843) 397-2579
Gr: PK-5 | 933 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #77.
Academy Of Hope Charter
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3521 Juniper Bay Road
Conway, SC 29527
(843) 397-5712
Gr: PK-8 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Conway, South Carolina

Conway, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
335 Four Mile Rd.
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 Conway, SC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Conway, SC include Kingston Elementary School, Conway Elementary School and Waccamaw Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Conway?
7 public preschools are located in Conway.
What is the racial composition of students in Conway?
Conway 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).
Which public preschools in Conway are often viewed compared to one another?

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