For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 3,081 students in 29456, SC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 29456, SC are Joseph R. Pye Elementary School, Oakbrook Elementary School and Ladson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 29456 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in 29456, SC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 29456, SC Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Joseph R. Pye Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9701 Patriot Boulevard
Ladson, SC 29456
(843) 695-2979
Ladson, SC 29456
(843) 695-2979
Gr: PK-5 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Oakbrook Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
306 Old Fort Drive
Ladson, SC 29456
(843) 821-1165
Ladson, SC 29456
(843) 821-1165
Gr: PK-5 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Ladson Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3321 Ladson Road
Ladson, SC 29456
(843) 764-2225
Ladson, SC 29456
(843) 764-2225
Gr: PK-5 | 907 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
College Park Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Davidson Drive
Ladson, SC 29456
(843) 797-2711
Ladson, SC 29456
(843) 797-2711
Gr: PK-5 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 29456, SC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 29456, SC include Joseph R. Pye Elementary School, Oakbrook Elementary School and Ladson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 29456?
4 public preschools are located in 29456.
What is the racial composition of students in 29456?
29456 public preschools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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