For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,874 students in 29801, SC.
The top ranked public preschools in 29801, SC are East Aiken School Of The Arts, Oakwood-windsor Elementary School and J. D. Lever Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 29801 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in 29801, SC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29801, SC Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Aiken School Of The Arts
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
223 Old Wagener Road
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2450
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2450
Grades: PK-5
| 542 students
Rank: #22.
Oakwood-windsor Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3773 Charleston Highway
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2560
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2560
Grades: PK-5
| 445 students
Rank: #33.
J. D. Lever Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2404 Columbia Highway
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2760
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2760
Grades: PK-5
| 463 students
Rank: #44.
North Aiken Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Bears Rock Road
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2690
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2690
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
29801, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
101 Gator Lane
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2570
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2570
Grades: 6-8
| 478 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 29801, SC?
The top ranked public preschools in 29801, SC include East Aiken School Of The Arts, Oakwood-windsor Elementary School and J. D. Lever Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 29801?
4 public preschools are located in 29801.
What is the racial composition of students in 29801?
29801 public preschools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
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