For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,120 students in 29154, SC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 29154, SC are Pocalla Springs Elementary School, Kingsbury Elementary School and Cherryvale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 29154 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in 29154, SC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 29154, SC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pocalla Springs Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2060 Bethel Church Road
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 481-5800
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 481-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Kingsbury Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
825 Kingsbury Road
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 775-6244
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 775-6244
Gr: PK-5 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Cherryvale Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1420 Furman Drive
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 494-8200
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 494-8200
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
5415 Oakland Drive
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 499-3366
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 499-3366
Gr: PK-1 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
29154, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
825 Kingsbury Rd
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 775-6244
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 775-6244
Gr: PK-5 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 29154, SC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 29154, SC include Pocalla Springs Elementary School, Kingsbury Elementary School and Cherryvale Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 29154?
4 public preschools are located in 29154.
What is the racial composition of students in 29154?
29154 public preschools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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