Top 10 Best Shelby Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 3,686 students in Shelby, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in Shelby, NC are Jefferson Elementary School, Springmore Elementary School and Marion Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelby, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Shelby have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% 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 Shelby, NC (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1166 Wyke Road
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 476-8390
Grades: PK-4
| 377 students
Rank: #22.
Springmore Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
616 Mcbrayer Homestead Road
Shelby, NC 28152
(704) 476-8235
Grades: PK-5
| 526 students
Rank: #33.
Marion Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
410 Forest Hill Drive
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 476-8381
Grades: PK-4
| 220 students
Rank: #44.
Boiling Springs Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1522 Patrick Avenue
Shelby, NC 28152
(704) 476-8361
Grades: PK-5
| 534 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Union Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1440 Union Church Road
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 476-8250
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1907 Stony Point Road
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 476-8260
Grades: PK-5
| 421 students
Rank: #77.
North Shelby
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1701 Charles Road
Shelby, NC 28152
(704) 476-8230
Grades: PK-12
| 83 students
Rank: #88.
Township Three Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
526 Davis Road
Shelby, NC 28152
(704) 476-8245
Grades: PK-5
| 574 students
Rank: #99.
James Love Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
309 James Love Road
Shelby, NC 28152
(704) 476-8385
Grades: PK-4
| 349 students
Rank: #1010.
Graham Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 Blanton Street
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 476-8386
Grades: PK-4
| 209 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Shelby, North Carolina

Shelby, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
220 South Post Rd
Shelby, NC 28152
(919) 807-3690
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Shelby, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Shelby, NC include Jefferson Elementary School, Springmore Elementary School and Marion Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Shelby, NC?
10 public preschools are located in Shelby, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelby, NC?
Shelby, NC public preschools minority enrollment is 48% 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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