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Best Orangeburg County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public preschools serving 4,560 students in Orangeburg County, SC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Orangeburg County, SC are Lockett Elementary School, Brookdale Elementary School and Whittaker Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orangeburg County, SC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Orangeburg County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Orangeburg County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lockett Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1349 Dorange Road
Branchville, SC 29432
(803) 274-8588
Gr: PK-5 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Brookdale Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
394 Brookdale Drive
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 534-5982
Gr: PK-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Whittaker Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
790 Whittaker Parkway
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 534-6559
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Holly Hill Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1490 Brant Avenue
Holly Hill, SC 29059
(803) 496-3464
Gr: PK-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Dover Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1411 Bedford Avenue
North, SC 29112
(803) 247-2184
Gr: PK-5 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Hunter-kinard-tyler Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7066 Norway Road
Neeses, SC 29107
(803) 263-4441
Gr: PK-5 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Vance-providence Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
633 Camden Road
Vance, SC 29163
(803) 492-7766
Gr: PK-5 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #88.
St. James-gaillard Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1555 Gardensgate Road
Eutawville, SC 29048
(803) 492-7927
Gr: PK-5 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #99.
Sheridan Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1139 Hillsboro Road
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 534-7504
Gr: PK-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Bethune-bowman Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4857 Charleston Highway
Rowesville, SC 29133
(803) 533-6371
Gr: PK-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1441 Marshall Street
Orangeburg, SC 29118
(803) 534-7865
Gr: PK-5 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Elloree Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Warrior Drive
Elloree, SC 29047
(803) 897-2233
Gr: PK-8 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Edisto Primary
3239 Cordova Road
Cordova, SC 29039
(803) 536-4782
Gr: PK-2 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Orangeburg County, SC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Orangeburg County, SC include Lockett Elementary School, Brookdale Elementary School and Whittaker Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Orangeburg County?
13 public preschools are located in Orangeburg County.
What is the racial composition of students in Orangeburg County?
Orangeburg County public preschools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Orangeburg County are often viewed compared to one another?

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