For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,168 students in Williamston, SC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Williamston, SC are Cedar Grove Elementary School and Palmetto Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Williamston, SC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Williamston have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Williamston, SC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cedar Grove Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
107 Melvin Lane
Williamston, SC 29697
(864) 847-3500
Williamston, SC 29697
(864) 847-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Palmetto Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Roberts Boulevard
Williamston, SC 29697
(864) 847-5442
Williamston, SC 29697
(864) 847-5442
Gr: PK-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Williamston, SC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Williamston, SC include Cedar Grove Elementary School and Palmetto Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Williamston?
2 public preschools are located in Williamston.
What is the racial composition of students in Williamston?
Williamston public preschools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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