Best Rutherfordton Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 618 students in Rutherfordton, NC.

The top ranked public preschools in Rutherfordton, NC are Pinnacle Elementary School and Rutherfordton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Rutherfordton, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Rutherfordton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).