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Best Aiken County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public preschools serving 11,734 students in Aiken County, SC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Aiken County, SC are Hammond Hill Elementary School, Chukker Creek Elementary School and Millbrook Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aiken County, SC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Aiken County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Aiken County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hammond Hill Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
901 West Woodlawn Avenue
North Augusta, SC 29841
(803) 442-6170
Gr: PK-5 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Chukker Creek Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1830 Chukker Creek Road
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 641-2474
Gr: PK-5 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Millbrook Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
255 East Pine Log Road
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 641-2580
Gr: PK-5 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Gloverville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
114 Gloria Rush Circle
Gloverville, SC 29828
(803) 593-7280
Gr: PK-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Aiken Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2050 Pine Log Road
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 641-2740
Gr: PK-5 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
Belvedere Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
201 Rhomboid Place
North Augusta, SC 29841
(803) 442-6330
Gr: PK-5 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #77.
Mossy Creek Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
421 West Five Notch Road
North Augusta, SC 29841
(803) 442-6090
Gr: PK-5 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #88.
North Augusta Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
400 East Spring Grove Avenue
North Augusta, SC 29841
(803) 442-6280
Gr: PK-5 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #99.
East Aiken School Of The Arts
(Math: 42% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
223 Old Wagener Road
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2450
Gr: PK-5 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1010.
Clearwater Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4552 Augusta Road
Clearwater, SC 29822
(803) 593-7240
Gr: PK-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Oakwood-windsor Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3773 Charleston Highway
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2560
Gr: PK-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Warrenville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
569 Howlandville Road
Warrenville, SC 29851
(803) 663-4270
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1313.
Graniteville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Willis Circle
Graniteville, SC 29829
(803) 663-9998
Gr: PK-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1414.
Redcliffe Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
22 Double Springs Road
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 827-3350
Gr: PK-5 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1515.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
170 Flint Drive
Warrenville, SC 29851
(803) 593-7180
Gr: PK-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1616.
J. D. Lever Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2404 Columbia Highway
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2760
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1717.
Byrd Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1225 Weldon Way
Graniteville, SC 29829
(803) 663-4320
Gr: PK-5 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1818.
Greendale Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
505 South Boundary Avenue
New Ellenton, SC 29809
(803) 652-8170
Gr: PK-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1919.
Cyril B. Busbee Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
20 A.l. Corbett Circle
Wagener, SC 29164
(803) 564-1000
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2020.
North Aiken Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Bears Rock Road
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2690
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Aiken County, SC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Aiken County, SC include Hammond Hill Elementary School, Chukker Creek Elementary School and Millbrook Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Aiken County?
21 public preschools are located in Aiken County.
What is the racial composition of students in Aiken County?
Aiken County public preschools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Aiken County are often viewed compared to one another?

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