For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 565 students in Conover, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Conover, NC are Lyle Creek Elementary School and Conover Special Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Conover, 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 34% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Conover have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Conover, NC (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lyle Creek Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1845 Edgewater Drive Nw
Conover, NC 28613
(828) 464-0299
Conover, NC 28613
(828) 464-0299
Gr: PK-6 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Conover Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
108 7th Street Place Sw
Conover, NC 28613
(828) 464-9532
Conover, NC 28613
(828) 464-9532
Gr: PK-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Conover, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Conover, NC include Lyle Creek Elementary School and Conover Special Education.
How many public preschools are located in Conover?
2 public preschools are located in Conover.
What is the racial composition of students in Conover?
Conover public preschools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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