For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,474 students in Transylvania County, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Transylvania County, NC are Brevard Elementary School, Rosman Elementary School and T C Henderson. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Transylvania County, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Transylvania County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Transylvania County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brevard Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
399 Greenville Hwy
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 884-2001
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 884-2001
Gr: PK-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Rosman Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
167 Rosman School Rd
Rosman, NC 28772
(828) 862-4431
Rosman, NC 28772
(828) 862-4431
Gr: PK-5 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
T C Henderson
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11839 Rosman Hwy
Lake Toxaway, NC 28747
(828) 862-4463
Lake Toxaway, NC 28747
(828) 862-4463
Gr: PK-5 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Pisgah Forest Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1076 Ecusta Rd
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 877-4481
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 877-4481
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Transylvania County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
225 Rosenwald Ln
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 884-6173
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 884-6173
Gr: K-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Transylvania County, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Transylvania County, NC include Brevard Elementary School, Rosman Elementary School and T C Henderson.
How many public preschools are located in Transylvania County?
4 public preschools are located in Transylvania County.
What is the racial composition of students in Transylvania County?
Transylvania County public preschools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Transylvania County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Transylvania County include: Brevard Elementary School vs. Pisgah Forest Elementary School, Pisgah Forest Elementary School vs. Brevard Elementary School, Rosman Elementary School vs. Pisgah Forest Elementary School
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