For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,465 students in Irmo, SC.
The top ranked public preschools in Irmo, SC are Oak Pointe Elementary School, Irmo Elementary School and River Springs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Irmo, SC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Irmo have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Irmo, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oak Pointe Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 River Bottom Road
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 476-4100
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 476-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 489 students
Rank: #22.
Irmo Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7401 Gibbes Street
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 476-4200
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 476-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 521 students
Rank: #33.
River Springs Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
115 Connie Wright Road
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 476-4400
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 476-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 426 students
Rank: #44.
H. E. Corley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 Chadford Road
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 476-4001
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 476-4001
Grades: PK-5
| 572 students
Rank: #55.
Dutch Fork Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7900 Broad River Road
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 476-3900
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 476-3900
Grades: PK-5
| 457 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Irmo, SC?
The top ranked public preschools in Irmo, SC include Oak Pointe Elementary School, Irmo Elementary School and River Springs Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Irmo?
5 public preschools are located in Irmo.
What is the racial composition of students in Irmo?
Irmo public preschools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Irmo are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Irmo include: Oak Pointe Elementary School vs. River Springs Elementary School, River Springs Elementary School vs. Oak Pointe Elementary School, H. E. Corley Elementary School vs. Dutch Fork Elementary School
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