For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 3,347 students in 29073, SC.
The top ranked public preschools in 29073, SC are Deerfield Elementary School, Saxe Gotha Elementary School and Carolina Springs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 29073 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in 29073, SC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29073, SC Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Deerfield Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
638 Longs Pond Road
Lexington, SC 29073
(803) 821-5500
Lexington, SC 29073
(803) 821-5500
Grades: PK-5
| 771 students
Rank: #22.
Saxe Gotha Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Bill Williamson Court
Lexington, SC 29073
(803) 821-4800
Lexington, SC 29073
(803) 821-4800
Grades: PK-5
| 582 students
Rank: #33.
Carolina Springs Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6340 Platt Springs Road
Lexington, SC 29073
(803) 821-5100
Lexington, SC 29073
(803) 821-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 750 students
Rank: #44.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
479 Oak Drive
Lexington, SC 29073
(803) 821-0100
Lexington, SC 29073
(803) 821-0100
Grades: PK-5
| 704 students
Rank: #55.
Red Bank Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
246 Community Drive
Lexington, SC 29073
(803) 821-4600
Lexington, SC 29073
(803) 821-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 540 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 29073, SC?
The top ranked public preschools in 29073, SC include Deerfield Elementary School, Saxe Gotha Elementary School and Carolina Springs Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 29073?
5 public preschools are located in 29073.
What is the racial composition of students in 29073?
29073 public preschools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
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