For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,070 students in Dallas, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in Dallas, NC are Costner Elementary School and Carr Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dallas, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Dallas have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Dallas, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Costner Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
353 Old 277 Loop Hwy
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 922-3522
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 922-3522
Grades: PK-5
| 453 students
Rank: #22.
Carr Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
307 S Pine St
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 922-3636
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 922-3636
Grades: PK-5
| 617 students
Dallas, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
135 Camp Sertoma Rd
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 922-7832
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 922-7832
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Dallas, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Dallas, NC include Costner Elementary School and Carr Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Dallas?
2 public preschools are located in Dallas.
What is the racial composition of students in Dallas?
Dallas public preschools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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