For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 4,641 students in 29681, SC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 29681, SC are Oakview Elementary School, Monarch Elementary School and Simpsonville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 29681 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in 29681, SC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29681, SC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oakview Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
515 Godfrey Road
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-7100
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Monarch Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
224 Five Forks Road
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-0600
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-0600
Gr: PK-5 | 882 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Simpsonville Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Morton Avenue
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-8300
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-8300
Gr: PK-5 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Mauldin Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1194 Holland Road
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-3700
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 1,052 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #55.
Bryson Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
703 Bryson Drive
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-3600
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 1,078 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 29681, SC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 29681, SC include Oakview Elementary School, Monarch Elementary School and Simpsonville Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 29681?
5 public preschools are located in 29681.
What is the racial composition of students in 29681?
29681 public preschools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
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