For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 570 students in 29554, SC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 29554, SC are Pleasant Hill Elementary Stream Academy and Hemingway Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 29554 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in 29554, SC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 29554, SC Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Hill Elementary Stream Academy
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
127 Schoolhouse Road
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 558-9417
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 558-9417
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Hemingway Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
160 Baxley Road
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 558-4444
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 558-4444
Gr: PK-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
29554, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P O Box 1449
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 558-5605
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 558-5605
Gr: PK-6 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 29554, SC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 29554, SC include Pleasant Hill Elementary Stream Academy and Hemingway Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 29554?
2 public preschools are located in 29554.
What is the racial composition of students in 29554?
29554 public preschools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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