For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,002 students in Claremont, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Claremont, NC are Claremont Elementary School and Oxford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Claremont, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Claremont have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Claremont, NC (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Claremont Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3384 E Main Street
Claremont, NC 28610
(828) 459-7921
Claremont, NC 28610
(828) 459-7921
Gr: PK-6 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Oxford Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5915 Oxford School Road
Claremont, NC 28610
(828) 459-7220
Claremont, NC 28610
(828) 459-7220
Gr: PK-6 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Claremont, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2952 N Oxford Street
Claremont, NC 28610
(828) 459-2051
Claremont, NC 28610
(828) 459-2051
Gr: K-6 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Claremont, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Claremont, NC include Claremont Elementary School and Oxford Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Claremont?
2 public preschools are located in Claremont.
What is the racial composition of students in Claremont?
Claremont public preschools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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