For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,155 students in Williamsburg County, SC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Williamsburg County, SC are Pleasant Hill Elementary Stream Academy, Greeleyville Steam Academy and Hemingway Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Williamsburg County, SC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Williamsburg County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Williamsburg County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Hill Elementary Stream Academy
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
127 Schoolhouse Road
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 558-9417
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 558-9417
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Greeleyville Steam Academy
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7 Varner Avenue
Greeleyville, SC 29056
(843) 426-2116
Greeleyville, SC 29056
(843) 426-2116
Gr: PK-4 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Hemingway Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
160 Baxley Road
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 558-4444
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 558-4444
Gr: PK-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
500 Lexington Avenue
Kingstree, SC 29556
(843) 355-5493
Kingstree, SC 29556
(843) 355-5493
Gr: PK-2 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Williamsburg County, SC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Williamsburg County, SC include Pleasant Hill Elementary Stream Academy, Greeleyville Steam Academy and Hemingway Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Williamsburg County?
4 public preschools are located in Williamsburg County.
What is the racial composition of students in Williamsburg County?
Williamsburg County public preschools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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