For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,258 students in Saluda County, SC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Saluda County, SC are Hollywood Elementary School and Ridge Spring-monetta Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saluda County, SC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Saluda County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Saluda County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hollywood Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1261 Hollywood Road
Saluda, SC 29138
(864) 445-8333
Saluda, SC 29138
(864) 445-8333
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Ridge Spring-monetta Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
422 Hazzard Circle
Ridge Spring, SC 29129
(803) 685-2000
Ridge Spring, SC 29129
(803) 685-2000
Gr: PK-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
200 Matthews Drive
Saluda, SC 29138
(864) 445-2469
Saluda, SC 29138
(864) 445-2469
Gr: PK-2 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Saluda County, SC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Saluda County, SC include Hollywood Elementary School and Ridge Spring-monetta Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Saluda County?
3 public preschools are located in Saluda County.
What is the racial composition of students in Saluda County?
Saluda County public preschools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Saluda County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Saluda County include: Saluda Primary vs. Hollywood Elementary School, Hollywood Elementary School vs. Saluda Primary
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