Top 5 Best Lancaster Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 3,276 students in Lancaster, SC.
The top ranked public preschools in Lancaster, SC are Van Wyck Elementary School, Buford Elementary School and North Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lancaster, SC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Lancaster have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschool average of 53% (majority Black).

Best Lancaster, SC Public Preschools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Van Wyck Elementary School
Math: 65% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4945 Charlotte Highway
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 313-6650
Grades: PK-5
| 721 students
Rank: #22.
Buford Elementary School
Math: 62% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1906 North Rocky River Road
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 286-0026
Grades: PK-5
| 724 students
Rank: #33.
North Elementary School
Math: 47% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1100 Roddey Drive
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 283-9918
Grades: PK-5
| 570 students
Rank: #44.
Erwin Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1477 Locustwood Avenue
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 285-8484
Grades: PK-5
| 417 students
Rank: #55.
Clinton Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
110 Clinton School Road
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 285-5395
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
Rank: #66.
Brooklyn Springs Elementary School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1637 Billings Drive
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 283-8471
Grades: PK-5
| 398 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lancaster, South Carolina

Lancaster, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
625 Normandy Road
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 285-7404
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
500 Hampton Road
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 283-3915
Grades: PK
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Lancaster, SC?
The top ranked public preschools in Lancaster, SC include Van Wyck Elementary School, Buford Elementary School and North Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lancaster, SC?
6 public preschools are located in Lancaster, SC.
What is the racial composition of students in Lancaster, SC?
Lancaster, SC public preschools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschools average of 53% (majority Black).

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