For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,748 students in 29307, SC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 29307, SC are Jesse Boyd Elementary School, Cannons Elementary School and Drayton Mills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 29307 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in 29307, SC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 29307, SC Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jesse Boyd Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1505 Fernwood Glendale Road
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 594-4430
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 594-4430
Gr: PK-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Cannons Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1315 Old Converse Road
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 279-6100
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 279-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Drayton Mills Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Skylyn Drive
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 586-7979
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 586-7979
Gr: PK-5 | 810 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
29307, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
451 Heritage Hills Road
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 279-6200
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 279-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
1475 Skylyn Drive
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 594-4448
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 594-4448
Gr: K-5 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Mccarthy/teszler Learning Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
175 Burdette Street
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 596-8491
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 596-8491
Gr: PK-12 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
50 Emory Road
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 594-4513
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 594-4513
Gr: 9 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 29307, SC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 29307, SC include Jesse Boyd Elementary School, Cannons Elementary School and Drayton Mills Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 29307?
3 public preschools are located in 29307.
What is the racial composition of students in 29307?
29307 public preschools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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