Top 5 Best Avery County Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 860 students in Avery County, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in Avery County, NC are Banner Elk Elementary School, Freedom Trail Elementary School and Crossnore Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Avery County, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Avery County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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 Avery County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Banner Elk Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
155 Orchard Lane
Banner Elk, NC 28604
(828) 737-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 172 students
Rank: #22.
Freedom Trail Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6110 North Us Hwy 19e
Elk Park, NC 28622
(828) 733-2932
Grades: PK-5
| 184 students
Rank: #33.
Crossnore Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Walt Clark Road
Crossnore, NC 28616
(828) 737-7204
Grades: PK-5
| 195 students
Rank: #44.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8020 Us 19e Hwy South
Newland, NC 28657
(828) 737-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 96 students
Rank: #55.
Newland Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
750 Linville Street
Newland, NC 28657
(828) 733-4911
Grades: PK-5
| 213 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Avery County, NC

Avery County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
401 Avery County High School R
Newland, NC 28657
(828) 733-0151
Grades: 9-12
| 85 students
401 Avery County High School R
Newland, NC 28657
(828) 733-0151
Grades: 9
| 52 students
60 Flat Springs Rd
Elk Park, NC 28622
(828) 898-4343
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
64 Grandfather Home Drive
Banner Elk, NC 28604
(828) 897-4500
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Avery County, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Avery County, NC include Banner Elk Elementary School, Freedom Trail Elementary School and Crossnore Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Avery County, NC?
5 public preschools are located in Avery County, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Avery County, NC?
Avery County, NC public preschools minority enrollment is 17% 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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