For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 3,073 students in 29150, SC.
The top ranked public preschools in 29150, SC are Alice Drive Elementary School, Millwood Elementary School and Wilder Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 29150 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in 29150, SC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29150, SC Public Preschools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alice Drive Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
251 Alice Drive
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0857
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0857
Grades: PK-5
| 617 students
Rank: #22.
Millwood Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24 Pinewood Road
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0648
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0648
Grades: PK-5
| 652 students
Rank: #33.
Wilder Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
975 South Main Street
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-5723
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-5723
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Rank: #44.
Lemira Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
952 Fulton Street
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0658
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0658
Grades: PK-5
| 384 students
Rank: #55.
Willow Drive Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
26 Willow Drive
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-5796
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-5796
Grades: PK-5
| 553 students
Rank: #66.
Crosswell Drive Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 Crosswell Drive
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0679
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0679
Grades: PK-5
| 499 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 29150, SC?
The top ranked public preschools in 29150, SC include Alice Drive Elementary School, Millwood Elementary School and Wilder Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 29150, SC?
6 public preschools are located in 29150, SC.
What is the racial composition of students in 29150, SC?
29150, SC public preschools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 53% (majority Black).
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