For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 780 students in Bessemer City, NC.
The top-ranked public preschool in Bessemer City, NC is Tryon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bessemer City, NC public preschools 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 Bessemer City have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% 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 Bessemer City, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tryon Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2620 Tryon Courthouse Road
Bessemer City, NC 28016
(704) 836-9107
Bessemer City, NC 28016
(704) 836-9107
Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
1320 North 12th Street
Bessemer City, NC 28016
(704) 836-9109
Bessemer City, NC 28016
(704) 836-9109
Gr: PK-2 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Bessemer City, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Bessemer City, NC include Tryon Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Bessemer City?
2 public preschools are located in Bessemer City.
What is the racial composition of students in Bessemer City?
Bessemer City public preschools minority enrollment is 44% 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 Bessemer City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Bessemer City include: Tryon Elementary School vs. Bessemer City Primary, Bessemer City Primary vs. Tryon Elementary School
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