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Best Salisbury Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,520 students in Salisbury, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Salisbury, NC are Isenberg Elementary School, Knollwood Elementary School and Hurley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salisbury, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Salisbury have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Salisbury, NC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Isenberg Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2800 Jake Alexander Blvd N
Salisbury, NC 28147
(704) 639-3009
Gr: PK-5 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Knollwood Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3075 Shue Rd
Salisbury, NC 28147
(704) 857-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Hurley Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
625 Hurley School Rd
Salisbury, NC 28147
(704) 639-3038
Gr: PK-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Koontz Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
685 East Ritchie Rd
Salisbury, NC 28146
(704) 216-0273
Gr: PK-5 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
Dole Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
465 Choate Rd
Salisbury, NC 28146
(704) 639-3046
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
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Salisbury, North Carolina 51爆料s (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Knox Middle School (Closed 2023)
1625 Park Rd W
Salisbury, NC 28144
(704) 633-2922
Gr: 6-8 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rowan Academy (Closed 2007)
1010 Airport Road
Salisbury, NC 28147
(704) 630-9200
Gr: K-5 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Salisbury, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Salisbury, NC include Isenberg Elementary School, Knollwood Elementary School and Hurley Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Salisbury?
5 public preschools are located in Salisbury.
What is the racial composition of students in Salisbury?
Salisbury public preschools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Salisbury are often viewed compared to one another?

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