For the 2026 school year, there are 5 special education public preschools serving 316 students in South Carolina.
The top-ranked special education public preschools in South Carolina are Cedar Springs Academy, Sc School For The Blind Elementary Middle School and Sc School For The Deaf Elementary Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Carolina special education public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Special Education Public Preschools in South Carolina (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cedar Springs Academy
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
355 Cedar Springs Road
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 577-7771
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 577-7771
Gr: PK-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Sc School For The Blind Elementary Middle School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
355 Cedar Springs Road
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 577-7600
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 577-7600
Gr: PK-8 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Sc School For The Deaf Elementary Middle School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
355 Cedar Springs Road
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 577-7743
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 577-7743
Gr: PK-8 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
Washington Center
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2 Betty Spencer Drive
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 355-0250
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 355-0250
Gr: PK-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
Meyer Center For Special Children
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
1132 Rutherford Road
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 250-0005
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 250-0005
Gr: PK-2 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked special education public preschools in South Carolina?
The top-ranked special education public preschools in South Carolina include Cedar Springs Academy, Sc School For The Blind Elementary Middle School and Sc School For The Deaf Elementary Middle School.
How many special education public preschools are located in South Carolina?
5 special education public preschools are located in South Carolina.
What is the racial composition of students in South Carolina?
South Carolina special education public preschools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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