For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 3,365 students in 29045, SC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 29045, SC are Catawba Trail Elementary School, Bookman Road Elementary School and Bridge Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 29045 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in 29045, SC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 29045, SC Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Catawba Trail Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1080 Old National Highway
Elgin, SC 29045
(803) 699-3501
Elgin, SC 29045
(803) 699-3501
Gr: PK-5 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Bookman Road Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1245 Bookman Road
Elgin, SC 29045
(803) 699-1724
Elgin, SC 29045
(803) 699-1724
Gr: PK-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Bridge Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
121 Bombing Range Road
Elgin, SC 29045
(803) 462-3900
Elgin, SC 29045
(803) 462-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Pontiac Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Spears Creek Church Road
Elgin, SC 29045
(803) 699-2700
Elgin, SC 29045
(803) 699-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 880 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #55.
Blaney Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1621 Smyrna Road
Elgin, SC 29045
(803) 438-3241
Elgin, SC 29045
(803) 438-3241
Gr: PK-5 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
29045, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 29045, SC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 29045, SC include Catawba Trail Elementary School, Bookman Road Elementary School and Bridge Creek Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 29045?
5 public preschools are located in 29045.
What is the racial composition of students in 29045?
29045 public preschools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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