Top 5 Best Mcdowell County Public Preschools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,621 students in Mcdowell County, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in Mcdowell County, NC are Marion Elementary School, Old Fort Elementary School and Eastfield Global Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mcdowell County, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Mcdowell County 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), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Mcdowell County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marion Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
209 Robert Street
Marion, NC 28752
(828) 652-2141
Grades: PK-5
| 360 students
Rank: #22.
Old Fort Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
128 Mauney Avenue
Old Fort, NC 28762
(828) 668-7646
Grades: PK-5
| 312 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Eastfield Global Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
170 Eastfield School Road
Marion, NC 28752
(828) 652-3730
Grades: PK-5
| 263 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Nebo Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
254 Nebo School Road
Nebo, NC 28761
(828) 652-4737
Grades: PK-5
| 352 students
Rank: #55.
Glenwood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1545 Old Hwy 221 South
Marion, NC 28752
(828) 738-4220
Grades: PK-5
| 443 students
Rank: #66.
North Cove Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
401 American Thread Road
Marion, NC 28752
(828) 756-4342
Grades: PK-5
| 220 students
Rank: #77.
Pleasant Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 John Roach Drive
Marion, NC 28752
(828) 724-4422
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Rank: #88.
West Marion Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
820 Marler Road
Marion, NC 28752
(828) 738-3353
Grades: PK-5
| 375 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Mcdowell County, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Mcdowell County, NC include Marion Elementary School, Old Fort Elementary School and Eastfield Global Magnet School.
How many public preschools are located in Mcdowell County, NC?
8 public preschools are located in Mcdowell County, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Mcdowell County, NC?
Mcdowell County, NC public preschools minority enrollment is 23% 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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