For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,189 students in 29340, SC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 29340, SC are Corinth Elementary School, Cherokee Charter Academy and Draytonville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 29340 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in 29340, SC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 29340, SC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Corinth Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
128 Corinth Road
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 206-6600
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 206-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Cherokee Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3206 Cherokee Avenue
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 489-7198
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 489-7198
Gr: PK-9 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Draytonville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2373 Wilkinsville Highway
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 206-6783
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 206-6783
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 29340, SC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 29340, SC include Corinth Elementary School, Cherokee Charter Academy and Draytonville Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 29340?
3 public preschools are located in 29340.
What is the racial composition of students in 29340?
29340 public preschools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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