For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 3,072 students in Rutherford County, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in Rutherford County, NC are Sunshine Elementary School, Harris Elementary School and Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rutherford County, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Rutherford County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Rutherford County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sunshine Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
231 Toney Road
Bostic, NC 28018
(828) 245-0658
Bostic, NC 28018
(828) 245-0658
Grades: PK-5
| 192 students
Rank: #22.
Harris Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3330 Us 221 S Hwy
Forest City, NC 28043
(828) 248-2354
Forest City, NC 28043
(828) 248-2354
Grades: PK-5
| 454 students
Rank: #33.
Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Forrest Hunt Drive
Forest City, NC 28043
(828) 245-2161
Forest City, NC 28043
(828) 245-2161
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
Rank: #44.
Ellenboro Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
813 Piney Mountain Church Rd
Ellenboro, NC 28040
(828) 453-8185
Ellenboro, NC 28040
(828) 453-8185
Grades: PK-5
| 610 students
Rank: #55.
Rutherfordton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 Bob Hardin Road
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
(828) 287-3778
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
(828) 287-3778
Grades: PK-5
| 383 students
Rank: #66.
Forest City-dunbar Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
286 Learning Parkway
Forest City, NC 28043
(828) 245-4978
Forest City, NC 28043
(828) 245-4978
Grades: PK-5
| 470 students
Rank: #77.
Pinnacle Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1204 Painters Gap Road
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
(828) 287-3440
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
(828) 287-3440
Grades: PK-5
| 233 students
Rank: #88.
Spindale Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
161 N Oak St
Spindale, NC 28160
(828) 286-2861
Spindale, NC 28160
(828) 286-2861
Grades: PK-5
| 361 students
Rutherford County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Carver Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
900 Carver St
Spindale, NC 28160
(828) 286-3901
Spindale, NC 28160
(828) 286-3901
Grades: PK
| 206 students
140 Old Carolean Road
Forest City, NC 28043
(828) 245-5230
Forest City, NC 28043
(828) 245-5230
Grades: K-2
| 243 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Rutherford County, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Rutherford County, NC include Sunshine Elementary School, Harris Elementary School and Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Rutherford County, NC?
8 public preschools are located in Rutherford County, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Rutherford County, NC?
Rutherford County, NC public preschools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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