For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,403 students in 29210, SC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 29210, SC are Leaphart Elementary School, Seven Oaks Elementary School and H. B. Rhame Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 29210 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in 29210, SC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 29210, SC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leaphart Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
120 Piney Grove Road
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 476-4700
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 476-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Seven Oaks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Ashland Road
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 476-8500
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 476-8500
Gr: PK-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
H. B. Rhame Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Arrowwood Drive
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 731-8900
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 731-8900
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Sandel Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Seminole Road
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 731-8906
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 731-8906
Gr: PK-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Pine Grove Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
111 Huffstetler Drive
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 214-2380
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 214-2380
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 29210, SC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 29210, SC include Leaphart Elementary School, Seven Oaks Elementary School and H. B. Rhame Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 29210?
5 public preschools are located in 29210.
What is the racial composition of students in 29210?
29210 public preschools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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