For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 954 students in Dobson, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in Dobson, 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.
Dobson, NC public preschools 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 Dobson 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 Public Preschools in Dobson, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dobson Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 W Atkins Street
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 386-8913
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 386-8913
Grades: PK-5
| 346 students
Rank: #22.
Copeland Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
948 Copeland School Road
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 374-2572
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 374-2572
Grades: PK-5
| 258 students
Rank: #33.
Rockford Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
719 Rockford Rd
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 374-6300
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 374-6300
Grades: PK-5
| 350 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Dobson, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Dobson, NC include Dobson Elementary School, Copeland Elementary School and Rockford Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Dobson?
3 public preschools are located in Dobson.
What is the racial composition of students in Dobson?
Dobson 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).
Which public preschools in Dobson are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Dobson include: Copeland Elementary School vs. Rockford Elementary School, Copeland Elementary School vs. Dobson Elementary School, Rockford Elementary School vs. Dobson Elementary School
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