Best Newland Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 310 students in Newland, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Newland, NC are Newland Elementary School and Riverside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newland, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Newland have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% 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 Newland, NC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newland Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
750 Linville Street
Newland, NC 28657
(828) 733-4911
Gr: PK-5 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8020 Us 19e Hwy South
Newland, NC 28657
(828) 737-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Newland, North Carolina

Newland, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
401 Avery County High School R
Newland, NC 28657
(828) 733-0151
Gr: 9-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
401 Avery County High School R
Newland, NC 28657
(828) 733-0151
Gr: 9 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Newland, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Newland, NC include Newland Elementary School and Riverside Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Newland?
2 public preschools are located in Newland.
What is the racial composition of students in Newland?
Newland public preschools minority enrollment is 28% 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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