For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 740 students in 29609, SC.
The top-ranked public preschool in 29609, SC is Cherrydale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 29609 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in 29609, SC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29609, SC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cherrydale Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
302 Perry Road
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 355-3300
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 355-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Meyer Center For Special Children
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
1132 Rutherford Road
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 250-0005
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 250-0005
Gr: PK-2 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
29609, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
500 Gridley Street
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 241-3414
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 241-3414
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Minority enrollment: 63%
Meyer Center For Special Children (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
1132 Rutherford Road
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 250-0005
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 250-0005
Gr: PK-K | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
302 Perry Road
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 241-3411
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 241-3411
Gr: 3-5 | 193 students Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 29609, SC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 29609, SC include Cherrydale Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 29609?
2 public preschools are located in 29609.
What is the racial composition of students in 29609?
29609 public preschools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
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