For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,430 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 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Asheboro, NC (2025-26)
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 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 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 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
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 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (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
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