For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 500 students in Advance, NC.
The top-ranked public preschool in Advance, NC is Shady Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Advance, NC public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Advance have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Advance, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shady Grove Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3179 Cornatzer Rd
Advance, NC 27006
(336) 936-8280
Advance, NC 27006
(336) 936-8280
Gr: PK-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Advance, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Advance, NC include Shady Grove Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Advance?
1 public preschools are located in Advance.
What is the racial composition of students in Advance?
Advance public preschools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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