For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 4,857 students in 29072, SC.
The top ranked public preschools in 29072, SC are Lake Murray Elementary School, Meadow Glen Elementary School and Midway Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 29072 have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in 29072, SC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29072, SC Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake Murray Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
205 Wise Ferry Road
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-3100
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-3100
Grades: PK-5
| 867 students
Rank: #22.
Meadow Glen Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
510 Ginny Lane
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-0400
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-0400
Grades: PK-5
| 790 students
Rank: #33.
Midway Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
180 Midway Road
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-0300
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-0300
Grades: PK-5
| 864 students
Rank: #44.
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
664 Rawl Road
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-2800
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-2800
Grades: PK-5
| 874 students
Rank: #55.
Rocky Creek Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
430 Calks Ferry Road
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-4200
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 806 students
Rank: #66.
Lexington Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
116 Azalea Drive
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-4000
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-4000
Grades: PK-5
| 656 students
29072, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
420 Hendrix St
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 359-5128
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 359-5128
Grades: 5-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 29072, SC?
The top ranked public preschools in 29072, SC include Lake Murray Elementary School, Meadow Glen Elementary School and Midway Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 29072?
6 public preschools are located in 29072.
What is the racial composition of students in 29072?
29072 public preschools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
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