For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 8,523 students in Myrtle Beach, SC.
The top ranked public preschools in Myrtle Beach, SC are Ocean Bay Elementary School, St. James Elementary School and Forestbrook Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Myrtle Beach, SC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Myrtle Beach have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public preschool average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Myrtle Beach, SC (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ocean Bay Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
950 International Drive
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 903-8400
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 903-8400
Grades: PK-5
| 1,015 students
Rank: #22.
St. James Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9711 St. James Road
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 650-8220
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 650-8220
Grades: PK-4
| 816 students
Rank: #33.
Forestbrook Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4000 Panthers Parkway
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 236-8100
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 236-8100
Grades: PK-5
| 870 students
Rank: #44.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1675 Highway 396
Myrtle Beach, SC 29575
(843) 650-6768
Myrtle Beach, SC 29575
(843) 650-6768
Grades: PK-5
| 908 students
Rank: #55.
River Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Augusta Plantation Drive
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 903-6300
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 903-6300
Grades: PK-5
| 1,186 students
Rank: #66.
Carolina Forest Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
285 Carolina Forest Boulevard
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 236-0001
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 236-0001
Grades: PK-5
| 1,189 students
Rank: #77.
Burgess Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9645 Scipio Lane
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 650-4600
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 650-4600
Grades: PK-4
| 640 students
Rank: #88.
Palmetto Bays Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8900 Highway 544
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 236-6200
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 236-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 596 students
Rank: #99.
Socastee Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4223 Socastee Boulevard
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 650-2606
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 650-2606
Grades: PK-5
| 794 students
Rank: n/an/a
612 29th Avenue North
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 448-1658
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 448-1658
Grades: PK-K
| 509 students
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
700 Gardner Lacy Rd.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 236-7997
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 236-7997
Grades: 6-8
| 1,370 students
620 29th Avenue North
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 448-1774
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 448-1774
Grades: 2-3
| 621 students
3301 Oak Street
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 626-5831
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 626-5831
Grades: 4-5
| 740 students
612 29th Avenue North
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 448-1658
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 448-1658
Grades: PK-1
| 778 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Myrtle Beach, SC?
The top ranked public preschools in Myrtle Beach, SC include Ocean Bay Elementary School, St. James Elementary School and Forestbrook Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Myrtle Beach, SC?
10 public preschools are located in Myrtle Beach, SC.
What is the racial composition of students in Myrtle Beach, SC?
Myrtle Beach, SC public preschools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public preschools average of 53% (majority Black).
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