For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 391 students in 29153, SC.
The top-ranked public preschool in 29153, SC is R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 29153 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in 29153, SC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 29153, SC Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
345 Eastern School Road
Sumter, SC 29153
(803) 495-3247
Sumter, SC 29153
(803) 495-3247
Gr: PK-8 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
29153, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4300 East Brewington Road
Sumter, SC 29153
(803) 495-8014
Sumter, SC 29153
(803) 495-8014
Gr: 6-8 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
1200 Oswego Road
Sumter, SC 29153
(803) 934-8286
Sumter, SC 29153
(803) 934-8286
Gr: 6 | 139 students Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 29153, SC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 29153, SC include R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy.
How many public preschools are located in 29153?
1 public preschools are located in 29153.
What is the racial composition of students in 29153?
29153 public preschools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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