For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 4,873 students in 29579, SC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 29579, SC are Ocean Bay Elementary School, Forestbrook Elementary School and Carolina Forest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 29579 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in 29579, SC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 29579, SC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ocean Bay Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
950 International Drive
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 903-8400
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 903-8400
Gr: PK-5 | 1,181 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Forestbrook Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4000 Panthers Parkway
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 236-8100
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 236-8100
Gr: PK-5 | 930 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Carolina Forest Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
285 Carolina Forest Boulevard
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 236-0001
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 236-0001
Gr: PK-5 | 1,336 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
River Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Augusta Plantation Drive
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 903-6300
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 903-6300
Gr: PK-5 | 1,426 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 29579, SC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 29579, SC include Ocean Bay Elementary School, Forestbrook Elementary School and Carolina Forest Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 29579?
4 public preschools are located in 29579.
What is the racial composition of students in 29579?
29579 public preschools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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