For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,191 students in Kannapolis, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Kannapolis, NC are Charles E Boger Elementary School and North Kannapolis Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kannapolis, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Kannapolis have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Kannapolis, NC (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charles E Boger Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5150 Dove Field Lane
Kannapolis, NC 28081
(704) 260-6130
Kannapolis, NC 28081
(704) 260-6130
Gr: PK-5 | 895 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
North Kannapolis Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 N Walnut Street
Kannapolis, NC 28081
(704) 933-2935
Kannapolis, NC 28081
(704) 933-2935
Gr: PK-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Kannapolis, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
525 East C Street
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 932-4161
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 932-4161
Gr: 5-6 | 821 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Kannapolis, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Kannapolis, NC include Charles E Boger Elementary School and North Kannapolis Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Kannapolis?
2 public preschools are located in Kannapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in Kannapolis?
Kannapolis public preschools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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