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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Lexington County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 30 public preschools serving 19,103 students in Lexington County, SC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Lexington County, SC are Lake Murray Elementary School, New Providence Elementary School and Midway Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lexington County, SC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Lexington County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Lexington County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Murray Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
205 Wise Ferry Road
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-3100
Gr: PK-5 | 813 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
New Providence Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1118 Old Cherokee Road
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 810 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Midway Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
180 Midway Road
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-0300
Gr: PK-5 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Meadow Glen Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
510 Ginny Lane
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-0400
Gr: PK-5 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Rocky Creek Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
430 Calks Ferry Road
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 805 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
664 Rawl Road
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-2800
Gr: PK-5 | 846 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #77.
Chapin Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
940 Old Bush River Road
Chapin, SC 29036
(803) 575-5900
Gr: PK-4 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
Deerfield Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
638 Longs Pond Road
Lexington, SC 29073
(803) 821-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1111.
Harbison West Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
257 Crossbow Drive
Columbia, SC 29212
(803) 476-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1212.
Piney Woods Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
816 Amicks Ferry Road
Chapin, SC 29036
(803) 756-1100
Gr: PK-4 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1313.
Nursery Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6706 Nursery Road
Columbia, SC 29212
(803) 476-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1414.
Saxe Gotha Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Bill Williamson Court
Lexington, SC 29073
(803) 821-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1515.
Centerville Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4147 Augusta Highway
Gilbert, SC 29054
(803) 821-1610
Gr: PK-5 | 812 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1616.
Carolina Springs Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6340 Platt Springs Road
Lexington, SC 29073
(803) 821-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1717.
Lexington Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
116 Azalea Drive
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1818.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
479 Oak Drive
Lexington, SC 29073
(803) 821-0100
Gr: PK-5 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1919.
Red Bank Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
246 Community Drive
Lexington, SC 29073
(803) 821-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2020.
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: #2121.
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: #2222.
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: #2323.
Forts Pond Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7350 Fish Hatchery Road
Pelion, SC 29123
(803) 821-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2424.
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%
Rank: #2525.
Gilbert Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
320 Main Street
Gilbert, SC 29054
(803) 821-1600
Gr: PK-5 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2626.
Sandy Run School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
450 Old Swamp Road
Swansea, SC 29160
(803) 655-2746
Gr: PK-8 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2727.
Pelion Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1202 Pine Street
Pelion, SC 29123
(803) 821-2000
Gr: PK-5 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2828.
Cayce Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
515 Bulldog Boulevard
Cayce, SC 29033
(803) 936-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 977 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
Batesburg-leesville Primary School
800 Summerland Avenue
Batesburg, SC 29006
(803) 532-4452
Gr: PK-2 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
South Lake Elementary School
274 Bluefield Road
Lexington, SC 29073
(803) 821-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lexington County, SC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lexington County, SC include Lake Murray Elementary School, New Providence Elementary School and Midway Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lexington County?
27 public preschools are located in Lexington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lexington County?
Lexington County public preschools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Lexington County are often viewed compared to one another?

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