For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,526 students in 29532, SC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 29532, SC are St. John's Elementary School and J. L. Cain Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 29532 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in 29532, SC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 29532, SC Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. John's Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
140 Park Street
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5130
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5130
Gr: PK-5 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
J. L. Cain Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
607 First Street
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-2450
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-2450
Gr: PK-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
1010 Indian Branch Road
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5070
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5070
Gr: PK-2 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
29532, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
400 Wells Street
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5080
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5080
Gr: 3-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 29532, SC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 29532, SC include St. John's Elementary School and J. L. Cain Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 29532?
3 public preschools are located in 29532.
What is the racial composition of students in 29532?
29532 public preschools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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