For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 298 students in Walnut Cove, NC.
The top-ranked public preschool in Walnut Cove, NC is Walnut Cove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walnut Cove, NC public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Walnut Cove have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Walnut Cove, NC (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walnut Cove Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1211 Walnut Cove School Rd
Walnut Cove, NC 27052
(336) 591-4408
Walnut Cove, NC 27052
(336) 591-4408
Gr: PK-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Walnut Cove, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Walnut Cove, NC include Walnut Cove Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Walnut Cove?
1 public preschools are located in Walnut Cove.
What is the racial composition of students in Walnut Cove?
Walnut Cove public preschools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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