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Best Pickens County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public preschools serving 8,759 students in Pickens County, SC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Pickens County, SC are Clemson Elementary School, Hunt Meadows Elementary School and Forest Acres Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pickens County, SC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Pickens County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Pickens County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clemson Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
581 Berkeley Drive
Clemson, SC 29631
(864) 397-1500
Gr: PK-5 | 794 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Hunt Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
420 Hunt Road
Easley, SC 29642
(864) 850-3987
Gr: PK-5 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Forest Acres Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
401 Mcalister Road
Easley, SC 29642
(864) 397-1800
Gr: PK-5 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Ambler Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
838 Ambler School Road
Pickens, SC 29671
(864) 397-1200
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Six Mile Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
777 North Main Street
Six Mile, SC 29682
(864) 397-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
East End Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
505 East Second Avenue
Easley, SC 29640
(864) 397-1700
Gr: PK-5 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #77.
Crosswell Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
161 School Road
Easley, SC 29640
(864) 397-1600
Gr: PK-5 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Dacusville Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
200 Cherokee Trail
Easley, SC 29640
(864) 397-2800
Gr: PK-5 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Hagood Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
435 Sparks Lane
Pickens, SC 29671
(864) 397-1900
Gr: PK-5 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1010.
Central Academy Of The Arts
(Math: 54% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
608 Johnson Road
Central, SC 29630
(864) 397-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1111.
Liberty Primary
(Math: 52% | Reading: 46% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
940 Chastain Road
Liberty, SC 29657
(864) 397-4800
Gr: PK-2 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1212.
Pickens Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
567 Hampton Avenue
Pickens, SC 29671
(864) 397-2300
Gr: PK-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1313.
Mckissick Academy Of Science & Technology
(Math: 46% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
156 Mckissick Road
Easley, SC 29640
(864) 397-2200
Gr: PK-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1414.
West End Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
314 Pelzer Highway
Easley, SC 29642
(864) 397-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
Concrete Primary
535 Powdersville Main
Easley, SC 29642
(864) 269-4571
Gr: PK-2 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Pickens County, SC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Pickens County, SC include Clemson Elementary School, Hunt Meadows Elementary School and Forest Acres Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Pickens County?
15 public preschools are located in Pickens County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pickens County?
Pickens County public preschools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Pickens County are often viewed compared to one another?

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