For the 2025 school year, there are 19 public preschools serving 9,496 students in Iredell County, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in Iredell County, NC are Woodland Heights Elementary School, Central Elementary School and Rocky River Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Iredell County, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Iredell County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Iredell County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Woodland Heights Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
288 Forest Lake Boulevard
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 663-1370
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 663-1370
Grades: PK-5
| 609 students
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4083 Wilkesboro Hwy
Statesville, NC 28625
(704) 876-0746
Statesville, NC 28625
(704) 876-0746
Grades: PK-5
| 383 students
Rank: #33.
Rocky River Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
483 Rocky River Rd
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2740
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2740
Grades: PK-3
| 626 students
Rank: #44.
Sharon Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
880 Sharon Sch Rd
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 872-3401
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 872-3401
Grades: PK-5
| 237 students
Rank: #55.
Lake Norman Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
255 Oak Tree Road
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 662-8261
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 662-8261
Grades: PK-5
| 689 students
Rank: #66.
Coddle Creek Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
141 Frank's Crossing Loop
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 439-1550
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 439-1550
Grades: PK-5
| 696 students
Rank: #77.
Lakeshore Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
252 Lakeshore School Road
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 660-5970
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 660-5970
Grades: PK-5
| 671 students
Rank: #88.
South Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
839 S Magnolia St
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2650
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2650
Grades: PK-3
| 572 students
Rank: #99.
Troutman Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
220 S Main St
Troutman, NC 28166
(704) 528-4526
Troutman, NC 28166
(704) 528-4526
Grades: PK-5
| 698 students
Rank: #1010.
Celeste Henkel Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1503 Old Mountain Road
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 873-7333
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 873-7333
Grades: PK-5
| 548 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Harmony Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
139 Harmony School Road
Harmony, NC 28634
(704) 546-2643
Harmony, NC 28634
(704) 546-2643
Grades: PK-5
| 359 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Shepherd Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1748 Charlotte Hwy
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 664-2582
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 664-2582
Grades: PK-5
| 711 students
Rank: #1313.
Discovery Program At The Springs
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
163 Barium Dr
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 978-6015
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 978-6015
Grades: PK-12
| 25 students
Rank: #1414.
Union Grove Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1314 Sloans Mill Rd
Union Grove, NC 28689
(704) 539-4354
Union Grove, NC 28689
(704) 539-4354
Grades: PK-5
| 233 students
Rank: #1515.
Scotts Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4743 Taylorsville Hwy
Statesville, NC 28625
(704) 585-6526
Statesville, NC 28625
(704) 585-6526
Grades: PK-5
| 333 students
Rank: #1616.
East Iredell Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 E Elementary Rd
Statesville, NC 28625
(704) 872-9541
Statesville, NC 28625
(704) 872-9541
Grades: PK-5
| 682 students
Rank: #1717.
Cloverleaf Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 James Farm Rd
Statesville, NC 28625
(704) 978-2111
Statesville, NC 28625
(704) 978-2111
Grades: PK-5
| 464 students
Rank: #1818.
Third Creek Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
361 East Barkley Road
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 873-3002
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 873-3002
Grades: PK-5
| 549 students
Rank: #1919.
N B Mills Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1410 Pearl St
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 873-8498
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 873-8498
Grades: PK-5
| 411 students
Iredell County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
American Renaissance Charter (Closed 2008)
Charter School
111 Cooper Street
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 924-8870
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 924-8870
Grades: K-5
| 308 students
134 Ebenezer Lane
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 876-4145
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 876-4145
Grades: 3-5
| 253 students
435 Monticello Dr
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 872-7487
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 872-7487
Grades: 3-5
| 310 students
Monticello School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
435 Monticello Road
Statesville, NC 28625
(704) 872-5297
Statesville, NC 28625
(704) 872-5297
Grades: 6-12
| 110 students
Springs Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
128 Burwell Loop
Barium Springs, NC 28010
(704) 873-1011
Barium Springs, NC 28010
(704) 873-1011
Grades: K-12
| 49 students
321 Clegg St
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 872-2135
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 872-2135
Grades: 6-8
| 569 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Iredell County, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Iredell County, NC include Woodland Heights Elementary School, Central Elementary School and Rocky River Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Iredell County?
19 public preschools are located in Iredell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Iredell County?
Iredell County public preschools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Iredell County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Iredell County include: Shepherd Elementary School vs. Troutman Elementary School, Troutman Elementary School vs. Shepherd Elementary School, Union Grove Elementary School vs. Harmony Elementary School
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