For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,005 students in 29536, SC.
The top ranked public preschools in 29536, SC are Stewart Heights Elementary School and East Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 29536 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in 29536, SC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29536, SC Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stewart Heights Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 West Calhoun Street
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1219
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1219
Grades: PK-3
| 572 students
Rank: #22.
East Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
901 East Harrison Street
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1222
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1222
Grades: PK-3
| 433 students
29536, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
301 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1212
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1212
Grades: 7-8
| 505 students
900 Patriot Street
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1210
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1210
Grades: PK-3
| 187 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 29536, SC?
The top ranked public preschools in 29536, SC include Stewart Heights Elementary School and East Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 29536?
2 public preschools are located in 29536.
What is the racial composition of students in 29536?
29536 public preschools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
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