For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,454 students in 29016, SC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 29016, SC are Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus, Round Top Elementary School and Bethel-hanberry Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 29016 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in 29016, SC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 29016, SC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus
(Math: 92% | Reading: 97% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1151 Kelly Mill Road
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 714-1300
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 714-1300
Gr: PK-2 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Round Top Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
449 Rimer Pond Road
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-8676
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-8676
Gr: PK-5 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Bethel-hanberry Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
125 Boney Road
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-6880
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-6880
Gr: PK-5 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Langford Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
480 Langford Road
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-4091
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-4091
Gr: PK-5 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 29016, SC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 29016, SC include Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus, Round Top Elementary School and Bethel-hanberry Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 29016?
4 public preschools are located in 29016.
What is the racial composition of students in 29016?
29016 public preschools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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