For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 400 students in Sheldon, SC.
The top-ranked public preschool in Sheldon, SC is Whale Branch Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sheldon, SC public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Sheldon have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Sheldon, SC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whale Branch Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15 Stuart Point Road
Sheldon, SC 29941
(843) 466-1000
Sheldon, SC 29941
(843) 466-1000
Gr: PK-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Sheldon, SC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Sheldon, SC include Whale Branch Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Sheldon?
1 public preschools are located in Sheldon.
What is the racial composition of students in Sheldon?
Sheldon public preschools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
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