For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 379 students in Norwood, NC.
The top-ranked public preschool in Norwood, NC is Aquadale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Norwood, NC public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Norwood have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Norwood, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aquadale Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11707 Nc Hwy 138
Norwood, NC 28128
(704) 961-5600
Norwood, NC 28128
(704) 961-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Norwood, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Norwood, NC include Aquadale Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Norwood?
1 public preschools are located in Norwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Norwood?
Norwood public preschools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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