For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 987 students in Claremont, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in Claremont, NC are Claremont Elementary School and Oxford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Claremont, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Claremont have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Claremont, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Claremont Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3384 E Main Street
Claremont, NC 28610
(828) 459-7921
Claremont, NC 28610
(828) 459-7921
Grades: PK-6
| 440 students
Rank: #22.
Oxford Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5915 Oxford School Road
Claremont, NC 28610
(828) 459-7220
Claremont, NC 28610
(828) 459-7220
Grades: PK-6
| 547 students
Claremont, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2952 N Oxford Street
Claremont, NC 28610
(828) 459-2051
Claremont, NC 28610
(828) 459-2051
Grades: K-6
| 56 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Claremont, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Claremont, NC include Claremont Elementary School and Oxford Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Claremont?
2 public preschools are located in Claremont.
What is the racial composition of students in Claremont?
Claremont public preschools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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