For the 2026 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 (2026)
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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