Top 10 Best Caldwell County Public Preschools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public preschools serving 5,022 students in Caldwell County, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in Caldwell County, NC are Granite Falls Elementary School, Lower Creek Elementary School and Collettsville School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Caldwell County, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Caldwell County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Caldwell County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Granite Falls Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
60 N Highland Avenue
Granite Falls, NC 28630
(828) 396-2222
Grades: PK-5
| 582 students
Rank: #22.
Lower Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
630 Lower Creek Drive Ne
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 754-4022
Grades: PK-5
| 392 students
Rank: #33.
Collettsville School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4690 Collettsville School Rd
Collettsville, NC 28611
(828) 754-6913
Grades: PK-8
| 334 students
Rank: #44.
Baton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1400 Baton School Road
Granite Falls, NC 28630
(828) 728-9531
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Rank: #55.
Valmead Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
111 Elizabeth Drive Nw
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 754-9612
Grades: PK-5
| 287 students
Rank: #66.
Hudson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Roy Coffey Drive
Hudson, NC 28638
(828) 728-3712
Grades: PK-5
| 654 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Happy Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1350 Yadkin River Road
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 754-3496
Grades: PK-8
| 222 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Kings Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3680 Wilkesboro Boulevard
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 754-6039
Grades: PK-8
| 156 students
Rank: #99.
Sawmills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4436 Sawmills School Road
Granite Falls, NC 28630
(828) 396-2610
Grades: PK-5
| 331 students
Rank: #1010.
Dudley Shoals Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Dudley Shoals Road
Granite Falls, NC 28630
(828) 396-3457
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
Rank: #1111.
Davenport A+ School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
901 College Avenue Sw
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 754-6941
Grades: PK-5
| 464 students
Rank: #1212.
Gamewell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2904 Morganton Boulevard
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 758-1193
Grades: PK-5
| 495 students
Rank: #1313.
Whitnel Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1425 Berkley Street Sw
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 728-6423
Grades: PK-5
| 300 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Caldwell County, NC

Caldwell County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
4603 Oak Hill School Road
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 754-6128
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
125 Maple Drive Nw
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 754-5161
Grades: 3-5
| 133 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Caldwell County, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Caldwell County, NC include Granite Falls Elementary School, Lower Creek Elementary School and Collettsville School.
How many public preschools are located in Caldwell County?
13 public preschools are located in Caldwell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Caldwell County?
Caldwell County public preschools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Caldwell County are often viewed compared to one another?

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