For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 369 students in 29501, SC.
Public preschools in zipcode 29501 have a diversity score of 0.56, which is less than the South Carolina public preschool average of 0.67.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29501, SC Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
1400 Woods Road
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 799-6006
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 799-6006
Gr: PK | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
1001 West Sumter Street
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 673-1129
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 673-1129
Gr: PK | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
29501, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1001 West Sumter Street
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 673-1129
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 673-1129
Gr: PK | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Choices Charter (Closed 2015)
Charter School
404 Freight Road
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8993
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8993
Gr: 6-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 31%
Palmetto Youth Academy Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1209 North Douglas Street
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 679-7070
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 679-7070
Gr: K-6 | 54 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public preschools are located in 29501, SC?
2 public preschools are located in 29501, SC.
What is the racial composition of students in 29501?
29501 public preschools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
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