For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 3,403 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 48%), 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 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 29073, SC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-5 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
274 Bluefield Road
Lexington, SC 29073
(803) 821-1400
Lexington, SC 29073
(803) 821-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
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?
6 public preschools are located in 29073.
What is the racial composition of students in 29073?
29073 public preschools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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