For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 524 students in Valdese, NC.
The top ranked public preschool in Valdese, NC is Valdese Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Valdese, NC public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Valdese have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Valdese, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Valdese Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
298 Praley Street
Valdese, NC 28690
(828) 874-0704
Valdese, NC 28690
(828) 874-0704
Grades: PK-5
| 524 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Valdese, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Valdese, NC include Valdese Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Valdese?
1 public preschools are located in Valdese.
What is the racial composition of students in Valdese?
Valdese public preschools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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