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Best Florence County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 4,837 students in Florence County, SC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Florence County, SC are Johnsonville Elementary School, Scranton Elementary School and Dewey-carter Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Florence County, SC public preschools 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 Florence County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Florence County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Johnsonville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
160 East Marion Street
Johnsonville, SC 29555
(843) 386-2955
Gr: PK-5 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Scranton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1649 Us 52 Highway
Scranton, SC 29591
(843) 389-2531
Gr: PK-6 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Dewey-carter Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4937 South Irby Street
Effingham, SC 29541
(843) 664-8479
Gr: PK-5 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
J. C. Lynch Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
124 Hicks Road
Coward, SC 29530
(843) 389-3323
Gr: PK-6 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Mclaurin Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Mcmillan Lane
Florence, SC 29506
(843) 664-8457
Gr: PK-2 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #66.
Hannah-pamplico Elementary/middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2131 South Pamplico Highway
Pamplico, SC 29583
(843) 493-2061
Gr: PK-8 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #77.
Olanta Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
312 North Jones Road
Olanta, SC 29114
(843) 396-4457
Gr: PK-6 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Brockington Elementary Magnet
Magnet School
304 Kemper Street
Timmonsville, SC 29161
(843) 346-3956
Gr: PK-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Child Development Center At Woods Road
1400 Woods Road
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 799-6006
Gr: PK | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Lake City Early Childhood Center
906 North Matthews Road
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-2353
Gr: PK-2 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
R.n. Beck Child Development Center
1001 West Sumter Street
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 673-1129
Gr: PK | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Florence County, SC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Florence County, SC include Johnsonville Elementary School, Scranton Elementary School and Dewey-carter Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Florence County?
12 public preschools are located in Florence County.
What is the racial composition of students in Florence County?
Florence County public preschools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Florence County are often viewed compared to one another?

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