For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 4,805 students in Oconee County, SC.
The top ranked public preschools in Oconee County, SC are Tamassee-salem Elementary School, Walhalla Elementary School and Northside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oconee County, SC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Oconee County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Oconee County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tamassee-salem Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9950 North Highway 11
Tamassee, SC 29686
(864) 886-4540
Tamassee, SC 29686
(864) 886-4540
Gr: PK-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Walhalla Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
508 Fowler Road
West Union, SC 29696
(864) 886-4480
West Union, SC 29696
(864) 886-4480
Gr: PK-5 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
710 North Townville Street
Seneca, SC 29678
(864) 886-4445
Seneca, SC 29678
(864) 886-4445
Gr: PK-5 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Keowee Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7051 Keowee School Road
Seneca, SC 29672
(864) 886-4475
Seneca, SC 29672
(864) 886-4475
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Ravenel Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
150 Ravenel School Road
Seneca, SC 29678
(864) 886-4450
Seneca, SC 29678
(864) 886-4450
Gr: PK-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Fair-oak Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1964 Oakway Road
Westminster, SC 29693
(864) 886-4505
Westminster, SC 29693
(864) 886-4505
Gr: PK-5 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
Westminster Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
206 Hamilton Street
Westminster, SC 29693
(864) 886-4520
Westminster, SC 29693
(864) 886-4520
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #88.
Orchard Park Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Toccoa Highway
Westminster, SC 29693
(864) 886-4515
Westminster, SC 29693
(864) 886-4515
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #99.
Blue Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
995 South Oak Street
Seneca, SC 29678
(864) 886-4550
Seneca, SC 29678
(864) 886-4550
Gr: PK-5 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1010.
James M. Brown Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
225 Coffee Road
Walhalla, SC 29691
(864) 886-4470
Walhalla, SC 29691
(864) 886-4470
Gr: PK-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Oconee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
315 Holland Avenue
Seneca, SC 29678
(864) 886-4435
Seneca, SC 29678
(864) 886-4435
Gr: PK-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
500 Adams Street
Seneca, SC 29678
(864) 886-4440
Seneca, SC 29678
(864) 886-4440
Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
150 Schoolhouse Road
Westminster, SC 29693
(864) 886-4510
Westminster, SC 29693
(864) 886-4510
Gr: 4-5 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
150-b School House Rd.
Westminster, SC 29693
(864) 972-9531
Westminster, SC 29693
(864) 972-9531
Gr: 6-8 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
4 Eagle Lane
Salem, SC 29676
(864) 886-4545
Salem, SC 29676
(864) 886-4545
Gr: 6-8 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 55:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
4 Eagle Lane
Salem, SC 29676
(864) 886-4545
Salem, SC 29676
(864) 886-4545
Gr: 6-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
501 Walhalla Road
Westminster, SC 29693
(864) 647-3050
Westminster, SC 29693
(864) 647-3050
Gr: 6-8 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Oconee County, SC?
The top ranked public preschools in Oconee County, SC include Tamassee-salem Elementary School, Walhalla Elementary School and Northside Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Oconee County?
10 public preschools are located in Oconee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Oconee County?
Oconee County public preschools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Oconee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Oconee County include: Northside Elementary School vs. Ravenel Elementary School, Ravenel Elementary School vs. Northside Elementary School, Westminster Elementary School vs. Orchard Park Elementary School
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