For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,566 students in Edgefield County, SC.
The top ranked public preschools in Edgefield County, SC are Merriwether Elementary School, W. E. Parker Elementary School and Douglas Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Edgefield County, SC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Edgefield County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Edgefield County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Merriwether Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
565 Spring Haven Drive
North Augusta, SC 29860
(803) 279-9993
North Augusta, SC 29860
(803) 279-9993
Gr: PK-5 | 770 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
W. E. Parker Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
41 Crest Road
Edgefield, SC 29824
(803) 637-4020
Edgefield, SC 29824
(803) 637-4020
Gr: PK-5 | 339 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Douglas Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
215 South East Diggs Road
Trenton, SC 29847
(803) 275-1752
Trenton, SC 29847
(803) 275-1752
Gr: PK-5 | 212 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Johnston Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
514 Lee Street
Johnston, SC 29832
(803) 275-1755
Johnston, SC 29832
(803) 275-1755
Gr: PK-5 | 245 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Edgefield County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Edgefield County, SC?
The top ranked public preschools in Edgefield County, SC include Merriwether Elementary School, W. E. Parker Elementary School and Douglas Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Edgefield County?
4 public preschools are located in Edgefield County.
What is the racial composition of students in Edgefield County?
Edgefield County public preschools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Edgefield County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Edgefield County include: W. E. Parker Elementary School vs. Douglas Elementary School, Merriwether Elementary School vs. Douglas Elementary School, Douglas Elementary School vs. Merriwether Elementary School
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