For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 243 students in Gates County, NC.
The top ranked public preschool in Gates County, NC is Gatesville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gates County, NC public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Gates County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Gates County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gatesville Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
709 North Main Street
Gatesville, NC 27938
(252) 357-0613
Gatesville, NC 27938
(252) 357-0613
Gr: PK-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Gates County, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Gates County, NC include Gatesville Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Gates County?
1 public preschools are located in Gates County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gates County?
Gates County public preschools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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