For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,754 students in 29169, SC.
The top ranked public preschools in 29169, SC are East Point Academy and Riverbank Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 29169 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in 29169, SC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29169, SC Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Point Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Elementary Campus
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 926-5180
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 926-5180
Gr: PK-8 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Riverbank Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
160 Cougar Drive
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 936-3400
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 936-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 1,002 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
29169, South Carolina 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
114 Hook Avenue
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 739-4075
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 739-4075
Gr: PK-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
2325 Platt Springs Rd
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 739-4085
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 739-4085
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
3035 Leaphart Road
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 739-4090
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 739-4090
Gr: K-5 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 29169, SC?
The top ranked public preschools in 29169, SC include East Point Academy and Riverbank Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 29169?
2 public preschools are located in 29169.
What is the racial composition of students in 29169?
29169 public preschools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
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