For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 682 students in Walterboro, SC.
The top-ranked public preschool in Walterboro, SC is Hendersonville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walterboro, SC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Walterboro have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Walterboro, SC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hendersonville Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6089 Hendersonville Highway
Walterboro, SC 29488
(843) 782-0027
Walterboro, SC 29488
(843) 782-0027
Gr: PK-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
256 Smith Street
Walterboro, SC 29488
(843) 782-4516
Walterboro, SC 29488
(843) 782-4516
Gr: PK-K | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Walterboro, SC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Walterboro, SC include Hendersonville Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Walterboro?
2 public preschools are located in Walterboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Walterboro?
Walterboro public preschools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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