For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 840 students in 29061, SC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 29061, SC are Hopkins Elementary School and Horrell Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 29061 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in 29061, SC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29061, SC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hopkins Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6120 Cabin Creek Road
Hopkins, SC 29061
(803) 783-5541
Hopkins, SC 29061
(803) 783-5541
Gr: PK-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Horrell Hill Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
517 Horrell Hill Road
Hopkins, SC 29061
(803) 783-5545
Hopkins, SC 29061
(803) 783-5545
Gr: PK-5 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 29061, SC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 29061, SC include Hopkins Elementary School and Horrell Hill Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 29061?
2 public preschools are located in 29061.
What is the racial composition of students in 29061?
29061 public preschools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
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