For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,309 students in Matthews, NC. The top ranked public preschools in Matthews, NC are Weddington Elementary School and Crown Point Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Matthews, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Matthews have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Matthews, NC (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Weddington Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3927 Twelve Mile Creek Road
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 296-6317
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 296-6317
Gr: PK-5 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Crown Point Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3335 Sam Newell Rd
Matthews, NC 28105
(980) 343-6535
Matthews, NC 28105
(980) 343-6535
Gr: PK-5 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Matthews, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Anson Charter Academy (Closed 2020)
Charter School
2132 Greenbrook Pkwy.
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 236-1234
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 236-1234
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Matthews, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Matthews, NC include Weddington Elementary School and Crown Point Elementary School. Matthews has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in North Carolina.
How many public preschools are located in Matthews?
2 public preschools are located in Matthews.
What is the racial composition of students in Matthews?
Matthews public preschools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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