For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 369 students in Denton, NC.
The top-ranked public preschool in Denton, NC is Denton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Denton, NC public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Denton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Denton, NC (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Denton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
305 W Salisbury Street
Denton, NC 27239
(336) 242-5708
Denton, NC 27239
(336) 242-5708
Gr: PK-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Denton, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Denton, NC include Denton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Denton?
1 public preschools are located in Denton.
What is the racial composition of students in Denton?
Denton public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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