For the 2024 school year, there are 6 special education public preschools serving 378 students in South Carolina.
The top ranked special education public preschools in South Carolina are Pendergrass Fairwold School, Cedar Springs Academy and Sc School For The Blind Elementary/middle. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Carolina special education public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Special Education Public Preschools in South Carolina (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pendergrass Fairwold School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5935 Token Street
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 735-3435
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 735-3435
Grades: PK-12
| 58 students
Rank: #22.
Cedar Springs Academy
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
355 Cedar Springs Road
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 577-7771
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 577-7771
Grades: PK-12
| 58 students
Rank: #33.
Sc School For The Blind Elementary/middle
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
355 Cedar Springs Road
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 577-7600
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 577-7600
Grades: PK-8
| 23 students
Rank: #44.
Washington Center
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2 Betty Spencer Drive
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 355-0250
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 355-0250
Grades: PK-12
| 123 students
Rank: #55.
Sc School For The Deaf Elementary/middle
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
355 Cedar Springs Road
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 577-7811
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 577-7811
Grades: PK-8
| 39 students
Rank: n/an/a
Meyer Center For Special Children
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
1132 Rutherford Road
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 250-0005
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 250-0005
Grades: PK-2
| 77 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education public preschools in South Carolina?
The top ranked special education public preschools in South Carolina include Pendergrass Fairwold School, Cedar Springs Academy and Sc School For The Blind Elementary/middle.
How many special education public preschools are located in South Carolina?
6 special education public preschools are located in South Carolina.
What is the racial composition of students in South Carolina?
South Carolina special education public preschools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 53% (majority Black).
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