For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 237 students in North, SC.
The top-ranked public preschool in North, SC is Dover Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North, SC public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in North have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in North, SC (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dover Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1411 Bedford Avenue
North, SC 29112
(803) 247-2184
North, SC 29112
(803) 247-2184
Gr: PK-5 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in North, SC?
The top-ranked public preschools in North, SC include Dover Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in North?
1 public preschools are located in North.
What is the racial composition of students in North?
North public preschools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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