For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 691 students in Abbeville, SC.
The top ranked public preschool in Abbeville, SC is Diamond Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Abbeville, SC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Abbeville have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Abbeville, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Diamond Hill Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
104 Lake Secession Road
Abbeville, SC 29620
(864) 446-2600
Abbeville, SC 29620
(864) 446-2600
Grades: PK-7
| 307 students
Rank: n/an/a
815 East Greenwood Street
Abbeville, SC 29620
(864) 366-5924
Abbeville, SC 29620
(864) 366-5924
Grades: PK-2
| 384 students
Abbeville, South Carolina 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
701 Washington Street
Abbeville, SC 29262
(864) 459-5916
Abbeville, SC 29262
(864) 459-5916
Grades: 9
| 29 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Abbeville, SC?
The top ranked public preschools in Abbeville, SC include Diamond Hill Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Abbeville?
2 public preschools are located in Abbeville.
What is the racial composition of students in Abbeville?
Abbeville public preschools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
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