For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,305 students in 29205, SC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 29205, SC are Brennen Elementary School, A. C. Moore Elementary School and South Kilbourne Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 29205 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in 29205, SC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29205, SC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brennen Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4438 Devereaux Road
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 738-7204
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 738-7204
Gr: PK-5 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
A. C. Moore Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
333 Etiwan Avenue
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 343-2910
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 343-2910
Gr: PK-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
South Kilbourne Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 South Kilbourne Road
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 738-7215
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 738-7215
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 29205, SC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 29205, SC include Brennen Elementary School, A. C. Moore Elementary School and South Kilbourne Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 29205?
3 public preschools are located in 29205.
What is the racial composition of students in 29205?
29205 public preschools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
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