Top 5 Best Laurens County Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 3,216 students in Laurens County, SC.
The top ranked public preschools in Laurens County, SC are Laurens Elementary School, Hickory Tavern Elementary/middle and Waterloo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Laurens County, SC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Laurens County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschool average of 53% (majority Black).

Best Laurens County Public Preschools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Laurens Elementary School
Math: 30% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Henry Street
Laurens, SC 29360
(864) 984-3067
Grades: PK-5
| 513 students
Rank: #22.
Hickory Tavern Elementary/middle
Math: 23% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
163 Neely Ferry Road
Gray Court, SC 29645
(864) 575-2126
Grades: PK-8
| 649 students
Rank: #33.
Waterloo Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10457 Highway 221 South
Waterloo, SC 29384
(864) 677-5610
Grades: PK-5
| 263 students
Rank: #44.
Gray Court-owings Elementary/middle
Math: 16% | Reading: 24%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9210 Highway 14
Gray Court, SC 29645
(864) 876-2131
Grades: PK-8
| 775 students
Rank: #55.
E. B. Morse Elementary School
Math: 15% | Reading: 19%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Parkview Drive
Laurens, SC 29360
(864) 984-7777
Grades: PK-5
| 458 students
Rank: #66.
Ford Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Lucas Avenue
Laurens, SC 29360
(864) 984-3986
Grades: PK-5
| 442 students
Rank: n/an/a
625 Elizabeth Street
Clinton, SC 29325
(864) 833-0836
Grades: PK
| 116 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Laurens County, SC

Laurens County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
9210 Hwy 14
Gray Court, SC 29645
(864) 876-2131
Grades: PK-5
| 570 students
9210 Hwy 14
Gray Court, SC 29645
(864) 876-2171
Grades: 6-8
| 229 students
163 Neely Ferry Rd
Gray Court, SC 29645
(864) 575-2126
Grades: PK-5
| 435 students
163 Neely Ferry Rd
Gray Court, SC 29645
(864) 575-4301
Grades: 6-8
| 286 students
301 North Bell Street
Clinton, SC 29325
(864) 833-0831
Grades: 6
| 221 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Laurens County, SC?
The top ranked public preschools in Laurens County, SC include Laurens Elementary School, Hickory Tavern Elementary/middle and Waterloo Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Laurens County, SC?
7 public preschools are located in Laurens County, SC.
What is the racial composition of students in Laurens County, SC?
Laurens County, SC public preschools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschools average of 53% (majority Black).

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