For the 2026 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Stanly County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
36605 Old Salisbury Rd
New London, NC 28127
(704) 983-5200
New London, NC 28127
(704) 983-5200
Gr: PK-8
1121 Austin St
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 982-2614
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 982-2614
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
1244 N Main St
Oakboro, NC 28129
(704) 961-4700
Oakboro, NC 28129
(704) 961-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
24791 Millingport Rd
Locust, NC 28097
(704) 485-3825
Locust, NC 28097
(704) 485-3825
Gr: K-6 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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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