For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 606 students in Effingham, SC.
The top-ranked public preschool in Effingham, SC is Dewey-carter Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Effingham, SC public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Effingham have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Effingham, SC (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dewey-carter Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4937 South Irby Street
Effingham, SC 29541
(843) 664-8479
Effingham, SC 29541
(843) 664-8479
Gr: PK-5 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Effingham, SC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Effingham, SC include Dewey-carter Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Effingham?
1 public preschools are located in Effingham.
What is the racial composition of students in Effingham?
Effingham public preschools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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