Best Lenoir Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,261 students in Lenoir, NC.

The top ranked public preschools in Lenoir, NC are Lower Creek Elementary School, Valmead Elementary School and Happy Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Lenoir, NC public preschools have an score of 40% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Lenoir have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 36% 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 Lenoir, NC (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Lower Creek Elementary School

(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
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630 Lower Creek Drive Ne
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 754-4022

Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%

Rank: #22.

Valmead Elementary School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
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111 Elizabeth Drive Nw
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 754-9612

Gr: PK-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%

Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.

Happy Valley Elementary School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
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1350 Yadkin River Road
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 754-3496

Gr: PK-8 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.

Kings Creek Elementary School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
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3680 Wilkesboro Boulevard
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 754-6039

Gr: PK-8 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Rank: #55.

Davenport A+ School

(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
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901 College Avenue Sw
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 754-6941

Gr: PK-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%

Rank: #66.

Gamewell Elementary School

(Math: 36% | Reading: 34%)
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2904 Morganton Boulevard
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 758-1193

Gr: PK-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Rank: #77.

Whitnel Elementary School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
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1425 Berkley Street Sw
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 728-6423

Gr: PK-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lenoir, North Carolina

Lenoir, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Oak Hill Elementary School (Closed 2023)

4603 Oak Hill School Road
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 754-6128

Gr: PK-8

West Lenoir Elementary School (Closed 2024)

125 Maple Drive Nw
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 754-5161

Gr: 3-5 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Lenoir, NC?

The top ranked public preschools in Lenoir, NC include Lower Creek Elementary School, Valmead Elementary School and Happy Valley Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in Lenoir?

7 public preschools are located in Lenoir.

What is the racial composition of students in Lenoir?

Lenoir public preschools minority enrollment is 36% 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 Lenoir are often viewed compared to one another?