For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,063 students in Kershaw, SC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Kershaw, SC are Kershaw Elementary School and North Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kershaw, SC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Kershaw have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Kershaw, SC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kershaw Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
108 North Rollins Drive
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 475-6655
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 475-6655
Gr: PK-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
North Central Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
861 Keys Lane
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 432-8416
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 432-8416
Gr: PK-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Kershaw, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Kershaw Correctional Institution (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
4848 Goldmine Highway
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 896-3343
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 896-3343
5160 Mt. Pisgah Road
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 475-6791
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 475-6791
Gr: PK-5 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Kershaw, SC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Kershaw, SC include Kershaw Elementary School and North Central Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Kershaw?
2 public preschools are located in Kershaw.
What is the racial composition of students in Kershaw?
Kershaw public preschools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
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