For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 5,788 students in 29485, SC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 29485, SC are Beech Hill Elementary School, Sand Hill Elementary School and Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 29485 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in 29485, SC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29485, SC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beech Hill Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1001 Beech Hill Road
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 821-3970
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 821-3970
Gr: PK-5 | 1,209 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Sand Hill Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
324 Gnarly Oak Lane
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 695-5201
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 695-5201
Gr: PK-5 | 1,241 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 Chandler Creek Road
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 695-5205
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 695-5205
Gr: PK-5 | 886 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Fort Dorchester Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5201 Old Glory Lane
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 832-5550
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 832-5550
Gr: PK-5 | 860 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
Flowertown Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20 King Charles Circle
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 871-7400
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 871-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #66.
Newington Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10 King Charles Circle
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 871-3230
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 871-3230
Gr: PK-5 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 29485, SC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 29485, SC include Beech Hill Elementary School, Sand Hill Elementary School and Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 29485?
6 public preschools are located in 29485.
What is the racial composition of students in 29485?
29485 public preschools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
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