For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 4,284 students in Mooresville, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in Mooresville, NC are Woodland Heights Elementary School, Rocky River Elementary School and Lake Norman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mooresville, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Mooresville have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Mooresville, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Woodland Heights Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
288 Forest Lake Boulevard
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 663-1370
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 663-1370
Grades: PK-5
| 620 students
Rank: #22.
Rocky River Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
483 Rocky River Rd
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2740
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2740
Grades: PK-2
| 447 students
Rank: #33.
Lake Norman Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
255 Oak Tree Road
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 662-8261
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 662-8261
Grades: PK-5
| 654 students
Rank: #44.
Coddle Creek Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
141 Frank's Crossing Loop
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 439-1550
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 439-1550
Grades: PK-5
| 725 students
Rank: #55.
Lakeshore Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
252 Lakeshore School Road
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 660-5970
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 660-5970
Grades: PK-5
| 673 students
Rank: #66.
South Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
839 S Magnolia St
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2650
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2650
Grades: PK-2
| 456 students
Rank: #77.
Shepherd Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1748 Charlotte Hwy
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 664-2582
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 664-2582
Grades: PK-5
| 709 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Mooresville, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Mooresville, NC include Woodland Heights Elementary School, Rocky River Elementary School and Lake Norman Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mooresville?
7 public preschools are located in Mooresville.
What is the racial composition of students in Mooresville?
Mooresville public preschools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Mooresville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Mooresville include: Lakeshore Elementary School vs. Lake Norman Elementary School, Woodland Heights Elementary School vs. Lake Norman Elementary School, South Elementary School vs. Rocky River Elementary School
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