For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 942 students in Rockwell, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in Rockwell, NC are Rockwell Elementary School and Shive Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockwell, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Rockwell have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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 Rockwell, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rockwell Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
114 Link St
Rockwell, NC 28138
(704) 279-3145
Rockwell, NC 28138
(704) 279-3145
Grades: PK-5
| 495 students
Rank: #22.
Shive Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
655 Holshouser Rd
Rockwell, NC 28138
(704) 279-2899
Rockwell, NC 28138
(704) 279-2899
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Rockwell, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Rockwell, NC include Rockwell Elementary School and Shive Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Rockwell?
2 public preschools are located in Rockwell.
What is the racial composition of students in Rockwell?
Rockwell public preschools minority enrollment is 19% 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 Rockwell are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Rockwell include: Rockwell Elementary School vs. Shive Elementary School, Shive Elementary School vs. Rockwell Elementary School
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