For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 365 students in Candler, NC.
The top ranked public preschool in Candler, NC is Candler Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Candler, NC public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Candler have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% 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 Candler, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Candler Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
121 Candler School Road
Candler, NC 28715
(828) 670-5018
Candler, NC 28715
(828) 670-5018
Gr: PK-4 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Candler, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Candler, NC include Candler Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Candler?
1 public preschools are located in Candler.
What is the racial composition of students in Candler?
Candler public preschools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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