For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 354 students in Stanly County, NC.
The top ranked public preschool in Stanly County, NC is Aquadale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stanly County, NC public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Stanly County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Stanly County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Aquadale Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11707 Nc Hwy 138
Norwood, NC 28128
(704) 961-5600
Norwood, NC 28128
(704) 961-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students
Stanly County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
36605 Old Salisbury Rd
New London, NC 28127
(704) 983-5200
New London, NC 28127
(704) 983-5200
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
1121 Austin St
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 982-2614
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 982-2614
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
1244 N Main St
Oakboro, NC 28129
(704) 961-4700
Oakboro, NC 28129
(704) 961-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 350 students
24791 Millingport Rd
Locust, NC 28097
(704) 485-3825
Locust, NC 28097
(704) 485-3825
Grades: K-6
| 211 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Stanly County, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Stanly County, NC include Aquadale Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Stanly County?
1 public preschools are located in Stanly County.
What is the racial composition of students in Stanly County?
Stanly County public preschools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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