Top 3 Best Macon County Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,233 students in Macon County, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in Macon County, NC are Cartoogechaye Elementary School, South Macon Elementary School and Iotla Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Macon County, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Macon County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Macon County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cartoogechaye Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3295 Old Murphy Road
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 524-2845
Grades: PK-4
| 315 students
Rank: #22.
South Macon Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
855 Addington Bridge Road
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 369-0796
Grades: PK-4
| 526 students
Rank: #33.
Iotla Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1166 Iotla Church Road
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 524-2938
Grades: PK-4
| 392 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Macon County, NC

Macon County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
51 Cowee School Dr
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 524-2938
Grades: 3-5
| n/a students
145 River Rd
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 524-2744
Grades: K-5
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Macon County, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Macon County, NC include Cartoogechaye Elementary School, South Macon Elementary School and Iotla Valley Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Macon County, NC?
3 public preschools are located in Macon County, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Macon County, NC?
Macon County, NC public preschools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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