For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,448 students in Asheboro, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Asheboro, NC are Tabernacle Elementary School, Southmont Elementary School and Balfour Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Asheboro, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Asheboro have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Asheboro, NC (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tabernacle Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4901 Tabernacle School Rd
Asheboro, NC 27205
(336) 629-3533
Asheboro, NC 27205
(336) 629-3533
Gr: PK-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Southmont Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2497 Southmont School Road
Asheboro, NC 27205
(336) 625-1558
Asheboro, NC 27205
(336) 625-1558
Gr: PK-5 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Balfour Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2097 N Asheboro School Rd
Asheboro, NC 27203
(336) 672-0322
Asheboro, NC 27203
(336) 672-0322
Gr: PK-5 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Asheboro, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Asheboro, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Asheboro, NC include Tabernacle Elementary School, Southmont Elementary School and Balfour Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Asheboro?
3 public preschools are located in Asheboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Asheboro?
Asheboro public preschools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Asheboro are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Asheboro include: Tabernacle Elementary School vs. Southmont Elementary School, Balfour Elementary School vs. Southmont Elementary School, Southmont Elementary School vs. Tabernacle Elementary School
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