For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 579 students in Mills River, NC.
The top ranked public preschool in Mills River, NC is Mills River Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mills River, NC public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Mills River have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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 Mills River, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mills River Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
94 School House Road
Mills River, NC 28759
(828) 891-6563
Mills River, NC 28759
(828) 891-6563
Grades: PK-5
| 579 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Mills River, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Mills River, NC include Mills River Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mills River?
1 public preschools are located in Mills River.
What is the racial composition of students in Mills River?
Mills River public preschools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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