For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 168 students in Banner Elk, NC.
The top ranked public preschool in Banner Elk, NC is Banner Elk Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Banner Elk, NC public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Banner Elk have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Banner Elk, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Banner Elk Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
155 Orchard Lane
Banner Elk, NC 28604
(828) 737-5700
Banner Elk, NC 28604
(828) 737-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 168 students
Banner Elk, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
64 Grandfather Home Drive
Banner Elk, NC 28604
(828) 897-4500
Banner Elk, NC 28604
(828) 897-4500
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Banner Elk, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Banner Elk, NC include Banner Elk Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Banner Elk?
1 public preschools are located in Banner Elk.
What is the racial composition of students in Banner Elk?
Banner Elk public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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