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Best West Columbia Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 4,116 students in West Columbia, SC.
The top-ranked public preschools in West Columbia, SC are East Point Academy, Springdale Elementary School and Saluda River Academy For The Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Columbia, SC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in West Columbia have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 Public Preschools in West Columbia, SC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Point Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Elementary Campus
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 926-5180
Gr: PK-8 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Springdale Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
361 Wattling Road
West Columbia, SC 29170
(803) 739-4175
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Saluda River Academy For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1520 Duke Avenue
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 739-4095
Gr: PK-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
Riverbank Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
160 Cougar Drive
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 936-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 996 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #55.
White Knoll Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
132 White Knoll Way
West Columbia, SC 29170
(803) 821-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #66.
Herbert A. Wood Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
737 Pine Ridge Drive
West Columbia, SC 29172
(803) 755-7420
Gr: PK-5 | 938 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in West Columbia, SC?
The top-ranked public preschools in West Columbia, SC include East Point Academy, Springdale Elementary School and Saluda River Academy For The Arts.
How many public preschools are located in West Columbia?
6 public preschools are located in West Columbia.
What is the racial composition of students in West Columbia?
West Columbia 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).
Which public preschools in West Columbia are often viewed compared to one another?

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