For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,541 students in Alexander County, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in Alexander County, NC are Taylorsville Elementary School, Bethlehem Elementary School and Stony Point Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alexander 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 Alexander County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% 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 Alexander County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Taylorsville Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 7th Street Sw
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-3072
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-3072
Grades: PK-5
| 241 students
Rank: #22.
Bethlehem Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7900 Nc Hwy 127
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 495-8198
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 495-8198
Grades: PK-5
| 452 students
Rank: #33.
Stony Point Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
311 Stony Point School Road
Stony Point, NC 28678
(704) 585-6981
Stony Point, NC 28678
(704) 585-6981
Grades: PK-5
| 207 students
Rank: #44.
Wittenburg Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7300 Church Road
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-2395
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-2395
Grades: PK-5
| 279 students
Rank: #55.
Hiddenite Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
374 Sulphur Springs Road
Hiddenite, NC 28636
(828) 632-2503
Hiddenite, NC 28636
(828) 632-2503
Grades: PK-5
| 362 students
Alexander County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7300 Church Road
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-2395
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-2395
Grades: 4-8
| 13 students
928 Nc Hwy 16 South
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-1141
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-1141
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Alexander County, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Alexander County, NC include Taylorsville Elementary School, Bethlehem Elementary School and Stony Point Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Alexander County?
5 public preschools are located in Alexander County.
What is the racial composition of students in Alexander County?
Alexander County public preschools minority enrollment is 28% 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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