For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 547 students in Saint Matthews, SC.
The top ranked public preschool in Saint Matthews, SC is St. Matthews K-8 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint Matthews, SC public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Saint Matthews have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Saint Matthews, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St. Matthews K-8 School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
135 Saints Avenue
Saint Matthews, SC 29135
(803) 655-2750
Saint Matthews, SC 29135
(803) 655-2750
Grades: PK-8
| 547 students
Saint Matthews, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
125 Herlong Avenue
Saint Matthews, SC 29135
(803) 874-3314
Saint Matthews, SC 29135
(803) 874-3314
Grades: PK-5
| 645 students
404 Agnes Street
Saint Matthews, SC 29135
(803) 655-7222
Saint Matthews, SC 29135
(803) 655-7222
Grades: 5-8
| 332 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Saint Matthews, SC?
The top ranked public preschools in Saint Matthews, SC include St. Matthews K-8 School.
How many public preschools are located in Saint Matthews?
1 public preschools are located in Saint Matthews.
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Matthews?
Saint Matthews public preschools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
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