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Best 29172 South Carolina Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 962 students in 29172, SC.

The top-ranked public preschool in 29172, SC is Herbert A. Wood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public preschool in zipcode 29172 have an score of 34% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 47%), and score of 38% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in 29172, SC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).

Best 29172, SC Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Herbert A. Wood Elementary School

(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
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Bottom 50%

737 Pine Ridge Drive
West Columbia, SC 29172
(803) 755-7420

Gr: PK-5 | 962 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%

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29172, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Congaree/wood Early Childhood Center (Closed 2020)

739 Pine Ridge Drive
West Columbia, SC 29172
(803) 755-7474

Gr: PK-1 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 29172, SC?

The top-ranked public preschools in 29172, SC include Herbert A. Wood Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in 29172?

1 public preschools are located in 29172.

What is the racial composition of students in 29172?

29172 public preschools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).