Central Presbyterian Preschool in Anderson, SC, serves 93 students in grades PK through K within a city locale.
Founded in 1900, the school is among the oldest private early childhood programs in the state.
The school operates with a Presbyterian religious affiliation and a single teacher, resulting in a 93:1 student–teacher ratio.
The co–educational preschool program focuses on early childhood education in a small city community setting.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked SC School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 93 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Central Presbyterian Preschool ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1900
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
93 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Central Presbyterian Preschool often compared to?
Central Presbyterian Preschool is often viewed alongside schools like First Presbyterian Day School by visitors of our site.
What is Central Presbyterian Preschool's ranking?
Central Presbyterian Preschool ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Central Presbyterian Preschool?
The application deadline for Central Presbyterian Preschool is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Central Presbyterian Preschool vs. First Presbyterian Day School
The nearest high school to Central Presbyterian Preschool is New Covenant School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Joseph Catholic School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Boulvard Child Enrichment Center (0.2 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Boulvard Child Enrichment Center
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
700 Boulevard
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 225-8693
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 225-8693
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 99 students
First Baptist Child Developmen
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
307 S. Manning St.
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 224-2635
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 224-2635
1 miles
Gr: K | 11 students
First Presbyterian Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
302 W Whitner St
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 225-1825
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 225-1825
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 114 students Tuition listed
1200 Cornelia Road
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 760-1619
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 760-1619
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
West Anderson Christian Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Church of God)
101 Rogers St
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 261-7700
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 261-7700
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 125 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
303 Simpson Road
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 224-5675
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 224-5675
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 207 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Oakwood Christian School
(Christian)
304 Pearman Dairy Road
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 225-6263
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 225-6263
2.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 267 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
2905 Standridge Rd
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 226-1259
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 226-1259
2.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 144 students
280 Sam McGee Road
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 226-5344
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 226-5344
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 186 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 9 Acceptance rate listed
3902 Liberty Highway
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 224-7309
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 224-7309
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 185 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1200 Cornelia Road
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 760-1619
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 760-1619
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
303 Simpson Road
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 224-5675
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 224-5675
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 207 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Oakwood Christian School
(Christian)
304 Pearman Dairy Road
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 225-6263
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 225-6263
2.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 267 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
2905 Standridge Rd
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 226-1259
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 226-1259
2.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 144 students
280 Sam McGee Road
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 226-5344
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 226-5344
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 186 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 9 Acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Boulvard Child Enrichment Center
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
700 Boulevard
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 225-8693
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 225-8693
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 99 students
First Baptist Child Developmen
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
307 S. Manning St.
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 224-2635
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 224-2635
1 miles
Gr: K | 11 students
First Presbyterian Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
302 W Whitner St
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 225-1825
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 225-1825
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 114 students Tuition listed
1200 Cornelia Road
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 760-1619
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 760-1619
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
West Anderson Christian Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Church of God)
101 Rogers St
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 261-7700
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 261-7700
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 125 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Hartwell Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
147 S College Ave
Hartwell, GA 30643
(706) 376-4425
Hartwell, GA 30643
(706) 376-4425
8807.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 566 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
South Hart Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
121 E & M Dairy Rd
Hartwell, GA 30643
(706) 856-7383
Hartwell, GA 30643
(706) 856-7383
8807.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 608 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Hart County High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
59 Fifth St
Hartwell, GA 30643
(706) 376-5461
Hartwell, GA 30643
(706) 376-5461
8807.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,071 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Hart County Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
176 Powell Rd
Hartwell, GA 30643
(706) 376-5431
Hartwell, GA 30643
(706) 376-5431
8807.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 832 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Seneca High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Bobcat Ridge
Seneca, SC 29678
(864) 886-4460
Seneca, SC 29678
(864) 886-4460
8808.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,051 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
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