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Best York County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 28 public preschools serving 15,013 students in York County, SC.
The top-ranked public preschools in York County, SC are Tega Cay Elementary School, Oakridge Elementary School and Crowders Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
York County, SC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in York County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in York County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tega Cay Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2185 Gold Hill Road
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 548-8282
Gr: PK-5 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Oakridge Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5670 Oakridge Road
Clover, SC 29710
(803) 631-8400
Gr: PK-5 | 818 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Crowders Creek Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5515 Charlotte Highway
Clover, SC 29710
(803) 810-8500
Gr: PK-5 | 1,104 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Sugar Creek Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1599 Farm House Road
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 835-0150
Gr: PK-5 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #55.
Griggs Road Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 Griggs Road
Clover, SC 29710
(803) 631-8200
Gr: PK-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Bethel Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6000 Highway 55 East
Clover, SC 29710
(803) 631-8300
Gr: PK-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #77.
Fort Mill Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
192 Springfield Parkway
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 547-7546
Gr: PK-5 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Bethany Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
337 Maynard Grayson Road
Clover, SC 29710
(803) 810-8800
Gr: PK-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Hunter Street Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1100 Hunter Street
York, SC 29745
(803) 684-1926
Gr: PK-4 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1010.
Larne Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3598 Filbert Highway
Clover, SC 29710
(803) 810-8600
Gr: PK-5 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1111.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1300 Spratt Street
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 548-4677
Gr: PK-5 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1212.
Ebenezer Avenue Elementary Traditional Montessori Inquiry
(Math: 57% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
242 Ebenezer Avenue
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 981-1435
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1313.
Lesslie Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
250 Neely Store Road
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 981-1910
Gr: PK-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1414.
Kinard Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
201 Pressly Street
Clover, SC 29710
(803) 810-8700
Gr: PK-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1515.
Mount Holly Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1800 Porter Road
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 985-1650
Gr: PK-5 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1616.
Sunset Park Center For Accelerated Studies
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1036 Ogden Road
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 981-1260
Gr: PK-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1717.
Oakdale Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1129 Oakdale Road
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 981-1585
Gr: PK-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1818.
Ebinport Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2142 India Hook Road
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 981-1550
Gr: PK-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1919.
Independence Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
132 West Springdale Road
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 981-1135
Gr: PK-5 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Cotton Belt Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1176 Black Highway
York, SC 29745
(803) 684-1947
Gr: PK-4 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1543 Chester Highway
York, SC 29745
(803) 684-1942
Gr: PK-4 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2222.
York Road Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2254 West Main Street
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 981-1950
Gr: PK-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2323.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
840 North Annafrel Street
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 981-1570
Gr: PK-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2424.
Richmond Drive Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1162 Richmond Drive
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 981-1930
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2525.
Harold C. Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
400 East Jefferson Street
York, SC 29745
(803) 818-6040
Gr: PK-4 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2626.
Hickory Grove-sharon Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4901 Hickory Grove Road
Hickory Grove, SC 29717
(803) 925-2116
Gr: PK-6 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2727.
The Palmetto School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
386 East Black Street
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 328-6555
Gr: PK-8 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
Central Child Development Center
414 East Black Street
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 980-2060
Gr: PK | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in York County, SC?
The top-ranked public preschools in York County, SC include Tega Cay Elementary School, Oakridge Elementary School and Crowders Creek Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in York County?
29 public preschools are located in York County.
What is the racial composition of students in York County?
York County public preschools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in York County are often viewed compared to one another?

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