For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,909 students in Irmo, SC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Irmo, SC are Ballentine Elementary School, River Springs Elementary School and Irmo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Irmo, SC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Irmo have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Irmo, SC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ballentine Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1040 Bickley Road
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 476-4500
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 476-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
River Springs Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
115 Connie Wright Road
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 476-4400
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 476-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Irmo Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7401 Gibbes Street
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 476-4200
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 476-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Oak Pointe Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 River Bottom Road
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 476-4100
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 476-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
H. E. Corley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 Chadford Road
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 476-4001
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 476-4001
Gr: PK-5 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #66.
Dutch Fork Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7900 Broad River Road
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 476-3900
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 476-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Irmo, SC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Irmo, SC include Ballentine Elementary School, River Springs Elementary School and Irmo Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Irmo?
6 public preschools are located in Irmo.
What is the racial composition of students in Irmo?
Irmo public preschools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Irmo are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Irmo include: Oak Pointe Elementary School vs. River Springs Elementary School, River Springs Elementary School vs. Oak Pointe Elementary School, Ballentine Elementary School vs. River Springs Elementary School
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