For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,004 students in 29906, SC.
The top ranked public preschools in 29906, SC are Broad River Elementary School, Lowcountry Montessori School and Robert Smalls Leadership Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
preschools in zipcode 29906 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in 29906, SC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29906, SC Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Broad River Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
474 Broad River Road
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 322-8400
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 322-8400
Grades: PK-5
| 460 students
Rank: #22.
Lowcountry Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
749 Broad River Drive
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 322-0577
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 322-0577
Grades: PK-12
| 388 students
Rank: #33.
Robert Smalls Leadership Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
43 W. K. Alston Drive
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 322-2500
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 322-2500
Grades: PK-8
| 729 students
Rank: #44.
Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
121 Morrall Drive
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 466-3400
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 466-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 427 students
29906, South Carolina Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2 Albacore St.
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 846-9283
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 846-9283
Grades: 3-8
| n/a students
345 Elliott Dr
Beaufort, SC 29906
(912) 408-3380
Beaufort, SC 29906
(912) 408-3380
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
221 E. Cardinal Lane
Beaufort, SC 29906
(912) 369-6691
Beaufort, SC 29906
(912) 369-6691
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
81 Savannah Hwy
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 322-2825
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 322-2825
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 29906, SC?
The top ranked public preschools in 29906, SC include Broad River Elementary School, Lowcountry Montessori School and Robert Smalls Leadership Academy.
How many public preschools are located in 29906?
4 public preschools are located in 29906.
What is the racial composition of students in 29906?
29906 public preschools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
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