For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 867 students in King, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in King, NC are Poplar Springs Elementary School and King Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
King, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in King have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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 King, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Poplar Springs Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
223 Hobe Kiser Road
King, NC 27021
(336) 985-0234
King, NC 27021
(336) 985-0234
Grades: PK-5
| 461 students
Rank: #22.
King Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
152 East School St
King, NC 27021
(336) 983-5824
King, NC 27021
(336) 983-5824
Grades: PK-5
| 406 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in King, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in King, NC include Poplar Springs Elementary School and King Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in King?
2 public preschools are located in King.
What is the racial composition of students in King?
King public preschools minority enrollment is 19% 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 King are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in King include: Poplar Springs Elementary School vs. King Elementary School, King Elementary School vs. Poplar Springs Elementary School
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