For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,581 students in Chesterfield County, SC.
The top ranked public preschools in Chesterfield County, SC are Mcbee Elementary School, Ruby Elementary School and Edwards Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chesterfield County, SC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Chesterfield County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Chesterfield County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mcbee Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
284 E. Maple Ave
Mc Bee, SC 29101
(843) 335-8347
Mc Bee, SC 29101
(843) 335-8347
Grades: PK-5
| 376 students
Rank: #22.
Ruby Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
249 Thurman Avenue
Ruby, SC 29741
(843) 634-6310
Ruby, SC 29741
(843) 634-6310
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
Rank: #33.
Edwards Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2411 West Boulevard
Chesterfield, SC 29709
(843) 623-2351
Chesterfield, SC 29709
(843) 623-2351
Grades: PK-5
| 532 students
Rank: #44.
Plainview Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16002 Highway 102
Patrick, SC 29584
(843) 498-6633
Patrick, SC 29584
(843) 498-6633
Grades: PK-6
| 181 students
Rank: #55.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
809 West Elizabeth Street
Jefferson, SC 29718
(843) 658-3295
Jefferson, SC 29718
(843) 658-3295
Grades: PK-5
| 326 students
Rank: n/an/a
326 North Arnold Street
Pageland, SC 29728
(843) 672-6241
Pageland, SC 29728
(843) 672-6241
Grades: PK-2
| 423 students
Chesterfield County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
344 East Boulevard
Chesterfield, SC 29709
(843) 623-2465
Chesterfield, SC 29709
(843) 623-2465
Grades: 5-8
| 415 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Chesterfield County, SC?
The top ranked public preschools in Chesterfield County, SC include Mcbee Elementary School, Ruby Elementary School and Edwards Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Chesterfield County?
7 public preschools are located in Chesterfield County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chesterfield County?
Chesterfield County public preschools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Chesterfield County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Chesterfield County include: Cheraw Primary vs. Edwards Elementary School, Edwards Elementary School vs. Cheraw Primary
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