For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 5,056 students in 29483, SC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 29483, SC are Summerville Elementary School, William M. Reeves Elementary School and James H. Spann Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 29483 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in 29483, SC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 29483, SC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Summerville Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
835 South Main Street
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-2372
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-2372
Gr: PK-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
William M. Reeves Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1003 Dubose School Road
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 695-2450
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 695-2450
Gr: PK-5 | 930 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
James H. Spann Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 John Mckissick Way
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-3050
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-3050
Gr: PK-5 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Knightsville Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
847 Orangeburg Road
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-4851
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-4851
Gr: PK-5 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Nexton Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Scholar Way
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 900-3222
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 900-3222
Gr: PK-5 | 944 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #66.
Alston-bailey Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
820 West 5th North Street
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 695-5210
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 695-5210
Gr: PK-5 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
1460 Royle Road
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 820-3868
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 820-3868
Gr: PK-2 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 29483, SC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 29483, SC include Summerville Elementary School, William M. Reeves Elementary School and James H. Spann Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 29483?
7 public preschools are located in 29483.
What is the racial composition of students in 29483?
29483 public preschools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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