For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,318 students in Barnwell County, SC.
The top-ranked public preschool in Barnwell County, SC is Barnwell Primary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barnwell County, SC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Barnwell County have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Barnwell County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barnwell Primary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9286 Marlboro Avenue
Barnwell, SC 29812
(803) 541-1320
Barnwell, SC 29812
(803) 541-1320
Gr: PK-3 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
1071 Elko Street
Williston, SC 29853
(803) 266-3737
Williston, SC 29853
(803) 266-3737
Gr: PK-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
556 Jones Bridge Road
Blackville, SC 29817
(803) 284-5800
Blackville, SC 29817
(803) 284-5800
Gr: PK-8 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Barnwell County, SC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Barnwell County, SC include Barnwell Primary.
How many public preschools are located in Barnwell County?
3 public preschools are located in Barnwell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Barnwell County?
Barnwell County public preschools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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