Best 27017 North Carolina Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 954 students in 27017, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in 27017, NC are Dobson Elementary School, Copeland Elementary School and Rockford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 27017 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 27017, NC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 27017, NC Public Preschools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dobson Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
400 W Atkins Street
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 386-8913
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Copeland Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
948 Copeland School Road
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 374-2572
Gr: PK-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Rockford Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
719 Rockford Rd
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 374-6300
Gr: PK-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in 27017, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in 27017, NC include Dobson Elementary School, Copeland Elementary School and Rockford Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 27017?
3 public preschools are located in 27017.
What is the racial composition of students in 27017?
27017 public preschools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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