For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 909 students in Florence, SC.
The top-ranked public preschool in Florence, SC is Mclaurin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Florence, SC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Florence have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Florence, SC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mclaurin Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Mcmillan Lane
Florence, SC 29506
(843) 664-8457
Florence, SC 29506
(843) 664-8457
Gr: PK-2 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
1400 Woods Road
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 799-6006
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 799-6006
Gr: PK | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
1001 West Sumter Street
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 673-1129
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 673-1129
Gr: PK | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Florence, SC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Florence, SC include Mclaurin Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Florence?
3 public preschools are located in Florence.
What is the racial composition of students in Florence?
Florence public preschools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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