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

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 4,803 students in Henderson County, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in Henderson County, NC are Mills River Elementary School, Etowah Elementary School and Fletcher Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henderson County, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Henderson County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% 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 Henderson County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mills River Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
94 School House Road
Mills River, NC 28759
(828) 891-6563
Grades: PK-5
| 589 students
Rank: #22.
Etowah Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
320 Etowah School Road
Etowah, NC 28729
(828) 891-6560
Grades: PK-5
| 318 students
Rank: #33.
Fletcher Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
500 Howard Gap Road
Fletcher, NC 28732
(828) 684-0580
Grades: PK-5
| 482 students
Rank: #44.
Atkinson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2510 Old Kanuga Road
Hendersonville, NC 28739
(828) 697-4755
Grades: PK-5
| 317 students
Rank: #55.
Bruce Drysdale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
271 Bearcat Blvd.
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 697-5568
Grades: PK-5
| 448 students
Rank: #66.
Dana Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
690 Ridge Road
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 685-7743
Grades: PK-5
| 407 students
Rank: #77.
Clear Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
737 N Clear Creek Road
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 697-4760
Grades: PK-5
| 484 students
Rank: #88.
Hillandale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
40 Preston Lane
East Flat Rock, NC 28726
(828) 697-4782
Grades: PK-5
| 490 students
Rank: #99.
Edneyville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2875 Pace Road
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 685-7600
Grades: PK-5
| 439 students
Rank: #1010.
Sugarloaf Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2270 Sugarloaf Rd
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 697-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
Rank: #1111.
Upward Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
45 Education Drive
Flat Rock, NC 28731
(828) 697-4764
Grades: PK-5
| 413 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Henderson County, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Henderson County, NC include Mills River Elementary School, Etowah Elementary School and Fletcher Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Henderson County?
11 public preschools are located in Henderson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Henderson County?
Henderson County public preschools minority enrollment is 40% 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 Henderson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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