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Best Georgetown Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,892 students in Georgetown, SC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Georgetown, SC are Kensington Elementary School, Sampit Elementary School and Brown's Ferry Elementary School For The Creative And Perform. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Georgetown, SC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Georgetown 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 55% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Georgetown, SC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kensington Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
86 Kensington Boulevard
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 546-8511
Gr: PK-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Sampit Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
69 Woodland Avenue
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 527-4411
Gr: PK-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Brown's Ferry Elementary School For The Creative And Perform
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7292 Brown's Ferry Road
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 527-1325
Gr: PK-5 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Maryville Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2125 Poplar Street
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 546-8423
Gr: PK-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Mcdonald Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
532 Mcdonald Road
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 527-3485
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #66.
Plantersville Elementary Digital Immersion School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1668 Exodus Drive
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 546-8453
Gr: PK-5 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Georgetown, SC?
How many public preschools are located in Georgetown?
6 public preschools are located in Georgetown.
What is the racial composition of students in Georgetown?
Georgetown public preschools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Georgetown are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Georgetown include: Maryville Elementary School vs. Kensington Elementary School

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