For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 983 students in 29379, SC.
The top ranked public preschools in 29379, SC are Monarch Elementary School and Foster Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 29379 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in 29379, SC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschool average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29379, SC Public Preschools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Monarch Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
218 Monarch School Drive
Union, SC 29379
(864) 429-1733
Union, SC 29379
(864) 429-1733
Grades: PK-5
| 492 students
Rank: #22.
Foster Park Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
901 Arthur Boulevard
Union, SC 29379
(864) 429-1737
Union, SC 29379
(864) 429-1737
Grades: PK-5
| 491 students
29379, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
212 Culp Street
Union, SC 29379
(864) 429-1725
Union, SC 29379
(864) 429-1725
Grades: 5-6
| 567 students
Union County Careertech Center (Closed 2007)
Vocational School
1165 Lakeside Drive
Union, SC 29379
(864) 429-1765
Union, SC 29379
(864) 429-1765
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 29379, SC?
The top ranked public preschools in 29379, SC include Monarch Elementary School and Foster Park Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 29379, SC?
2 public preschools are located in 29379, SC.
What is the racial composition of students in 29379, SC?
29379, SC public preschools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschools average of 53% (majority Black).
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