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Best Rockwell Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 942 students in Rockwell, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Rockwell, NC are Rockwell Elementary School and Shive Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockwell, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Rockwell 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 Rockwell, NC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rockwell Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
114 Link St
Rockwell, NC 28138
(704) 279-3145
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Shive Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
655 Holshouser Rd
Rockwell, NC 28138
(704) 279-2899
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Rockwell, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Rockwell, NC include Rockwell Elementary School and Shive Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Rockwell?
2 public preschools are located in Rockwell.
What is the racial composition of students in Rockwell?
Rockwell 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 Rockwell are often viewed compared to one another?

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