For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 702 students in Yancey County, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Yancey County, NC are Blue Ridge Elementary School and Burnsville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yancey County, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Yancey County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Yancey County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blue Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
910 Cane River School Rd
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-8150
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-8150
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Burnsville Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
395 Burnsville School Road
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-4515
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-4515
Gr: PK-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Yancey County, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Yancey County, NC include Blue Ridge Elementary School and Burnsville Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Yancey County?
2 public preschools are located in Yancey County.
What is the racial composition of students in Yancey County?
Yancey County public preschools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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