For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,335 students in 29360, SC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 29360, SC are Laurens Elementary School, E. B. Morse Elementary School and Ford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 29360 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in 29360, SC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 29360, SC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Laurens Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 Henry Street
Laurens, SC 29360
(864) 984-3067
Laurens, SC 29360
(864) 984-3067
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
E. B. Morse Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Parkview Drive
Laurens, SC 29360
(864) 984-7777
Laurens, SC 29360
(864) 984-7777
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Ford Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 Lucas Avenue
Laurens, SC 29360
(864) 984-3986
Laurens, SC 29360
(864) 984-3986
Gr: PK-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 29360, SC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 29360, SC include Laurens Elementary School, E. B. Morse Elementary School and Ford Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 29360?
3 public preschools are located in 29360.
What is the racial composition of students in 29360?
29360 public preschools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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