For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public preschools serving 9,530 students in Union County, NC. The top ranked public preschools in Union County, NC are New Town Elementary School, Weddington Elementary School and Marvin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union 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 55% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Union County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Union County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Town Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1100 Waxhaw-indian Tr. Rd.
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1525
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1525
Grades: PK-5
| 728 students
Rank: #22.
Weddington Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3927 Twelve Mile Creek Road
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 296-6317
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 296-6317
Grades: PK-5
| 662 students
Rank: #33.
Marvin Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9700 Marvin School Rd
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 296-6357
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 296-6357
Grades: PK-5
| 726 students
Rank: #44.
Hemby Bridge Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6701 Indian Trl-fairview Rd
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 296-6352
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 296-6352
Grades: PK-5
| 493 students
Rank: #55.
Indian Trail Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Education Rd
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 296-3095
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 296-3095
Grades: PK-5
| 620 students
Rank: #66.
Unionville Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4511 Unionville Rd
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-3055
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-3055
Grades: PK-5
| 687 students
Rank: #77.
Shiloh Valley Primary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5200 Rogers Rd
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 290-1559
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 290-1559
Grades: PK-2
| 622 students
Rank: #88.
Rocky River Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 N. Rocky River Road
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 290-1523
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 290-1523
Grades: PK-5
| 530 students
Rank: #99.
Waxhaw Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1101 Old Providence Rd
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1590
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1590
Grades: PK-5
| 657 students
Rank: #1010.
Sardis Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4416 Sardis Church Road
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-3145
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-3145
Grades: PK-5
| 508 students
Rank: #1111.
Rock Rest Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
814 Old Pageland-monroe Rd
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 290-1513
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 290-1513
Grades: PK-5
| 426 students
Rank: #1212.
Marshville Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
515 North Elm Street
Marshville, NC 28103
(704) 296-6340
Marshville, NC 28103
(704) 296-6340
Grades: PK-5
| 433 students
Rank: #1313.
Porter Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2843 Ridge Road
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 289-1965
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 289-1965
Grades: PK-5
| 724 students
Rank: #1414.
Wingate Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Bivens Street
Wingate, NC 28174
(704) 296-0635
Wingate, NC 28174
(704) 296-0635
Grades: PK-5
| 382 students
Rank: #1515.
Benton Heights Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Concord Ave
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-3100
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-3100
Grades: PK-5
| 471 students
Rank: #1616.
Walter Bickett Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
830 South Ml King Blvd
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 238-8704
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 238-8704
Grades: PK-5
| 465 students
Rank: #1717.
East Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
515 Elizabeth Ave
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 296-3110
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 296-3110
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
Union County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Anson Charter Academy (Closed 2020)
Charter School
2132 Greenbrook Pkwy.
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 236-1234
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 236-1234
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Union County, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Union County, NC include New Town Elementary School, Weddington Elementary School and Marvin Elementary School. Union County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in North Carolina.
How many public preschools are located in Union County?
17 public preschools are located in Union County.
What is the racial composition of students in Union County?
Union County public preschools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Union County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Union County include: Porter Ridge Elementary School vs. Rocky River Elementary School, Rocky River Elementary School vs. Porter Ridge Elementary School, East Elementary School vs. Walter Bickett Elementary School
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