For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 3,504 students in Gaffney, SC.
The top ranked public preschools in Gaffney, SC are Northwest Elementary School, Corinth Elementary School and Grassy Pond Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gaffney, SC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Gaffney have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Gaffney, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
840 Green River Road
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-6727
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-6727
Grades: PK-5
| 425 students
Rank: #22.
Corinth Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
128 Corinth Road
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 206-6600
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 206-6600
Grades: PK-5
| 305 students
Rank: #33.
Grassy Pond Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1146 Boiling Springs Highway
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-6671
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-6671
Grades: PK-5
| 504 students
Rank: #44.
Cherokee Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3206 Cherokee Avenue
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 489-7198
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 489-7198
Grades: PK-8
| 516 students
Rank: #55.
Draytonville Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2373 Wilkinsville Highway
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 206-6783
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 206-6783
Grades: PK-5
| 265 students
Rank: #66.
Limestone-central Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
727 Pacolet Highway
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-6620
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-6620
Grades: PK-5
| 475 students
Rank: #77.
B. D. Lee Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
401 Overbrook Drive
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-6432
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-6432
Grades: PK-5
| 617 students
Rank: #88.
Luther L. Vaughan Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
192 Vaughan Road
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-6054
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-6054
Grades: PK-5
| 397 students
Gaffney, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
213 Alma Street
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 206-6482
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 206-6482
Grades: PK-5
| 161 students
805 East Frederick Street
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 206-6129
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 206-6129
Grades: 6-8
| 852 students
604 Goucher School Road
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 206-6890
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 206-6890
Grades: PK-5
| 223 students
815 West Rutledge Avenue
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-2302
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-2302
Grades: 6-8
| 555 students
301 Spruce Street
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 206-2520
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 206-2520
Grades: PK-5
| 209 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Gaffney, SC?
The top ranked public preschools in Gaffney, SC include Northwest Elementary School, Corinth Elementary School and Grassy Pond Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Gaffney?
8 public preschools are located in Gaffney.
What is the racial composition of students in Gaffney?
Gaffney public preschools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Gaffney are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Gaffney include: Draytonville Elementary School vs. Corinth Elementary School, Northwest Elementary School vs. Grassy Pond Elementary School, Grassy Pond Elementary School vs. Northwest Elementary School
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