For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,005 students in 29536, SC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 29536, SC are Stewart Heights Elementary School and East Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 29536 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in 29536, SC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29536, SC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stewart Heights Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 West Calhoun Street
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1219
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1219
Gr: PK-3 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
East Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
901 East Harrison Street
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1222
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1222
Gr: PK-3 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
29536, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
301 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1212
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1212
Gr: 7-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
900 Patriot Street
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1210
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1210
Gr: PK-3 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 29536, SC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 29536, SC include Stewart Heights Elementary School and East Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 29536?
2 public preschools are located in 29536.
What is the racial composition of students in 29536?
29536 public preschools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
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