For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 3,290 students in 29223, SC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 29223, SC are L. B. Nelson Elementary School, Polo Road Elementary School and Joseph Keels Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 29223 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in 29223, SC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 29223, SC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
L. B. Nelson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
225 North Brickyard Road
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 736-8730
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 736-8730
Gr: PK-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Polo Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1250 Polo Road
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 419-2226
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 419-2226
Gr: PK-5 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Joseph Keels Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7500 Springcrest Drive
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 736-8754
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 736-8754
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Jackson Creek Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7150 Trenholm Road Extension
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 790-3800
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 790-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Windsor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9800 Dunbarton Drive
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 736-8723
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 736-8723
Gr: PK-5 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
L. W. Conder Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8040 Hunt Club Road
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 736-8720
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 736-8720
Gr: PK-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 29223, SC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 29223, SC include L. B. Nelson Elementary School, Polo Road Elementary School and Joseph Keels Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 29223?
6 public preschools are located in 29223.
What is the racial composition of students in 29223?
29223 public preschools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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