For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 740 students in 29609, SC.
The top ranked public preschool in 29609, SC is Cherrydale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 29609 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in 29609, SC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29609, SC Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cherrydale Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
302 Perry Road
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 355-3300
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 355-3300
Grades: PK-5
| 652 students
Rank: n/an/a
Meyer Center For Special Children
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
1132 Rutherford Road
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 250-0005
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 250-0005
Grades: PK-2
| 88 students
29609, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
500 Gridley Street
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 241-3414
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 241-3414
Grades: PK-5
| 435 students
Meyer Center For Special Children (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
1132 Rutherford Road
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 250-0005
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 250-0005
Grades: PK-K
| 58 students
302 Perry Road
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 241-3411
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 241-3411
Grades: 3-5
| 193 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 29609, SC?
The top ranked public preschools in 29609, SC include Cherrydale Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 29609?
2 public preschools are located in 29609.
What is the racial composition of students in 29609?
29609 public preschools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
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