For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,000 students in 29209, SC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 29209, SC are Meadowfield Elementary School, Annie Burnside Elementary School and Mill Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 29209 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in 29209, SC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29209, SC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meadowfield Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
525 Galway Lane
Columbia, SC 29209
(803) 738-5549
Columbia, SC 29209
(803) 738-5549
Gr: PK-5 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Annie Burnside Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7300 Patterson Road
Columbia, SC 29209
(803) 783-5530
Columbia, SC 29209
(803) 783-5530
Gr: PK-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Mill Creek Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
925 Universal Drive
Columbia, SC 29209
(803) 783-5553
Columbia, SC 29209
(803) 783-5553
Gr: PK-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Caughman Road Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7725 Caughman Road
Columbia, SC 29209
(803) 783-5534
Columbia, SC 29209
(803) 783-5534
Gr: PK-5 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
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What are the top-ranked public preschools in 29209, SC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 29209, SC include Meadowfield Elementary School, Annie Burnside Elementary School and Mill Creek Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 29209?
4 public preschools are located in 29209.
What is the racial composition of students in 29209?
29209 public preschools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
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