For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,615 students in 29745, SC.
The top ranked public preschools in 29745, SC are Hunter Street Elementary School, Cotton Belt Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 29745 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in 29745, SC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29745, SC Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hunter Street Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 Hunter Street
York, SC 29745
(803) 684-1926
York, SC 29745
(803) 684-1926
Gr: PK-4 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Cotton Belt Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1176 Black Highway
York, SC 29745
(803) 684-1947
York, SC 29745
(803) 684-1947
Gr: PK-4 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1543 Chester Highway
York, SC 29745
(803) 684-1942
York, SC 29745
(803) 684-1942
Gr: PK-4 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Harold C. Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 East Jefferson Street
York, SC 29745
(803) 818-6040
York, SC 29745
(803) 818-6040
Gr: PK-4 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
29745, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
400 East Jefferson St
York, SC 29745
(803) 684-2311
York, SC 29745
(803) 684-2311
Gr: 6-7
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 29745, SC?
The top ranked public preschools in 29745, SC include Hunter Street Elementary School, Cotton Belt Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 29745?
4 public preschools are located in 29745.
What is the racial composition of students in 29745?
29745 public preschools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
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