For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 962 students in 29172, SC.
The top-ranked public preschool in 29172, SC is Herbert A. Wood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 29172 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in 29172, SC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29172, SC Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Herbert A. Wood Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
737 Pine Ridge Drive
West Columbia, SC 29172
(803) 755-7420
West Columbia, SC 29172
(803) 755-7420
Gr: PK-5 | 962 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
29172, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
739 Pine Ridge Drive
West Columbia, SC 29172
(803) 755-7474
West Columbia, SC 29172
(803) 755-7474
Gr: PK-1 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 29172, SC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 29172, SC include Herbert A. Wood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 29172?
1 public preschools are located in 29172.
What is the racial composition of students in 29172?
29172 public preschools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
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