For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 2,109 students in Concord, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Concord, NC are Rocky River Elementary School, W M Irvin Elementary School and Winecoff Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Concord, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Concord have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Concord, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rocky River Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5454 Rocky River Road
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6290
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6290
Gr: PK-5 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
W M Irvin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Gold Rush Drive
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6330
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6330
Gr: PK-5 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Winecoff Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
375 Winecoff Sch Road
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6370
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6370
Gr: PK-5 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Concord, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
120 Marsh Avenue Nw
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 793-1736
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 793-1736
Gr: 5-8 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Stonewall Jackson School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1484 Old Charlotte Rd
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 786-9163
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 786-9163
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Concord, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Concord, NC include Rocky River Elementary School, W M Irvin Elementary School and Winecoff Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Concord?
3 public preschools are located in Concord.
What is the racial composition of students in Concord?
Concord public preschools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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