For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 923 students in 29550, SC.
The top-ranked public preschool in 29550, SC is Bay Road Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 29550 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in 29550, SC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 29550, SC Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bay Road Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1251 Bay Road
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 398-6300
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 398-6300
Gr: PK-5 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
1615 Blanding Drive
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 383-3310
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 383-3310
Gr: PK-K | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
29550, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
325 Washington Street
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 383-3141
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 383-3141
Gr: 1-2
214 Clyde Road
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 857-3270
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 857-3270
Gr: 3-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 29550, SC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 29550, SC include Bay Road Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 29550?
2 public preschools are located in 29550.
What is the racial composition of students in 29550?
29550 public preschools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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