For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,028 students in Polk County, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in Polk County, NC are Saluda Elementary School, Tryon Elementary School and Polk Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Polk County, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Polk County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% 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 Polk County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Saluda Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
214 E Main Street
Saluda, NC 28773
(828) 894-1040
Saluda, NC 28773
(828) 894-1040
Grades: PK-5
| 146 students
Rank: #22.
Tryon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 School Place
Tryon, NC 28782
(828) 859-6584
Tryon, NC 28782
(828) 859-6584
Grades: PK-5
| 407 students
Rank: #33.
Polk Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2141 South Nc9 Hwy
Mill Spring, NC 28756
(828) 894-8233
Mill Spring, NC 28756
(828) 894-8233
Grades: PK-5
| 341 students
Rank: #44.
Sunny View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
86 Sunny View School Road
Mill Spring, NC 28756
(828) 894-1050
Mill Spring, NC 28756
(828) 894-1050
Grades: PK-5
| 134 students
Polk County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
373 Harmon Field Rd
Tryon, NC 28782
(828) 859-6636
Tryon, NC 28782
(828) 859-6636
Grades: 6-8
| 236 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Polk County, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Polk County, NC include Saluda Elementary School, Tryon Elementary School and Polk Central Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Polk County?
4 public preschools are located in Polk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Polk County?
Polk County public preschools minority enrollment is 24% 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 Polk County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Polk County include: Sunny View Elementary School vs. Polk Central Elementary School, Polk Central Elementary School vs. Sunny View Elementary School, Polk Central Elementary School vs. Tryon Elementary School
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