Best Riegelwood Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 385 students in Riegelwood, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Riegelwood, NC are Acme Delco Elementary School and East Arcadia Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Riegelwood, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Riegelwood have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Riegelwood, NC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Acme Delco Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
16337 Old Lake Road
Riegelwood, NC 28456
(910) 655-2957
Gr: PK-6 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
East Arcadia Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
21451 Nc Hwy 87 East
Riegelwood, NC 28456
(910) 247-4609
Gr: PK-5 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Riegelwood, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Riegelwood, NC include Acme Delco Elementary School and East Arcadia Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Riegelwood?
2 public preschools are located in Riegelwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Riegelwood?
Riegelwood public preschools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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