For the 2026-27 school year, there are 12 public preschools serving 5,328 students in Rockingham County, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Rockingham County, NC are Bethany Elementary School, Central Elementary School and Williamsburg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockingham County, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Rockingham County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Rockingham County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bethany Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
271 Bethany Rd
Reidsville, NC 27320
(336) 951-2710
Reidsville, NC 27320
(336) 951-2710
Gr: PK-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
435 E Stadium Dr
Eden, NC 27288
(336) 623-8378
Eden, NC 27288
(336) 623-8378
Gr: PK-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Williamsburg Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2830 Hwy 87
Reidsville, NC 27320
(336) 349-4632
Reidsville, NC 27320
(336) 349-4632
Gr: PK-5 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Monroeton Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8081 Us Highway 158
Reidsville, NC 27320
(336) 634-3280
Reidsville, NC 27320
(336) 634-3280
Gr: PK-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Huntsville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2020 Sardis Church Road
Madison, NC 27025
(336) 427-3266
Madison, NC 27025
(336) 427-3266
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2660 Oregon Hill Road
Ruffin, NC 27326
(336) 348-2929
Ruffin, NC 27326
(336) 348-2929
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Stoneville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
203 Stone St
Stoneville, NC 27048
(336) 445-1999
Stoneville, NC 27048
(336) 445-1999
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #88.
Leaksville-spray Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
415 Highland Dr
Eden, NC 27288
(336) 627-7068
Eden, NC 27288
(336) 627-7068
Gr: PK-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Douglass Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
408 Price St.
Eden, NC 27288
(336) 623-6521
Eden, NC 27288
(336) 623-6521
Gr: PK-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
John W Dillard Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
810 Cure Dr
Madison, NC 27025
(336) 548-2472
Madison, NC 27025
(336) 548-2472
Gr: PK-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1111.
South End Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1307 South Park Drive
Reidsville, NC 27320
(336) 349-6085
Reidsville, NC 27320
(336) 349-6085
Gr: PK-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
419 Moss St
Reidsville, NC 27320
(336) 349-5370
Reidsville, NC 27320
(336) 349-5370
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rockingham County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1719 E Stadium Dr
Eden, NC 27288
(336) 635-6541
Eden, NC 27288
(336) 635-6541
Gr: PK-5 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
810 Cure Dr
Madison, NC 27025
(336) 548-2472
Madison, NC 27025
(336) 548-2472
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
212 Lawsonville Ave
Reidsville, NC 27320
(336) 349-5524
Reidsville, NC 27320
(336) 349-5524
Gr: PK-5 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Providence Charter High School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
No Local Address
Eden, NC 27288
(919) 807-3300
Eden, NC 27288
(919) 807-3300
401 Moss St
Reidsville, NC 27320
(336) 342-1587
Reidsville, NC 27320
(336) 342-1587
Gr: 4-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Rockingham County, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Rockingham County, NC include Bethany Elementary School, Central Elementary School and Williamsburg Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Rockingham County?
13 public preschools are located in Rockingham County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rockingham County?
Rockingham County public preschools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Rockingham County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Rockingham County include: Moss Street Elementary School vs. Williamsburg Elementary School, Huntsville Elementary School vs. Bethany Elementary School, Douglass Elementary School vs. South End Elementary School
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