For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,499 students in Duncan, SC.
The top ranked public preschools in Duncan, SC are Abner Creek Academy and Duncan Elementary School Of The Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Duncan, SC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Duncan 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 Public Preschools in Duncan, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Abner Creek Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2050 Abner Creek Road
Duncan, SC 29334
(864) 949-2334
Duncan, SC 29334
(864) 949-2334
Grades: PK-4
| 760 students
Rank: #22.
Duncan Elementary School Of The Arts
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 South Danzler Road
Duncan, SC 29334
(864) 949-2373
Duncan, SC 29334
(864) 949-2373
Grades: PK-4
| 739 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Duncan, SC?
The top ranked public preschools in Duncan, SC include Abner Creek Academy and Duncan Elementary School Of The Arts.
How many public preschools are located in Duncan?
2 public preschools are located in Duncan.
What is the racial composition of students in Duncan?
Duncan 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 Duncan are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Duncan include: Duncan Elementary School Of The Arts vs. Abner Creek Academy, Abner Creek Academy vs. Duncan Elementary School Of The Arts
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