For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 3,106 students in 29316, SC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 29316, SC are Sugar Ridge Elementary School, Shoally Creek Elementary School and Boiling Springs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 29316 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in 29316, SC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 29316, SC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sugar Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2055 Hanging Rock Road
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 578-2884
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 578-2884
Gr: PK-5 | 864 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Shoally Creek Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3777 Paris Bridge Road
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 594-3200
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 594-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Boiling Springs Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Double Bridge Road
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 578-1231
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 578-1231
Gr: PK-5 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
James H. Hendrix Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1084 Springfield Road
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 216-4000
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 216-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 29316, SC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 29316, SC include Sugar Ridge Elementary School, Shoally Creek Elementary School and Boiling Springs Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 29316?
4 public preschools are located in 29316.
What is the racial composition of students in 29316?
29316 public preschools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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