For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,379 students in Mount Airy, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in Mount Airy, NC are White Plains Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School and Flat Rock Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Airy, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Mount Airy have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% 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 Mount Airy, NC (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
White Plains Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
710 Cadle Ford Rd
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 320-3434
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 320-3434
Gr: PK-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
519 S Franklin Road
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 786-2459
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 786-2459
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Flat Rock Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1539 E Pine St
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 786-2910
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 786-2910
Gr: PK-5 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
315 Culbert Street
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 789-9046
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 789-9046
Gr: PK-2 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Mount Airy, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Mount Airy, NC include White Plains Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School and Flat Rock Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mount Airy?
4 public preschools are located in Mount Airy.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Airy?
Mount Airy public preschools minority enrollment is 38% 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 Mount Airy are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Mount Airy include: Bruce H. Tharrington Primary vs. Flat Rock Elementary School, Flat Rock Elementary School vs. Franklin Elementary School, Bruce H. Tharrington Primary vs. Franklin Elementary School
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