For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,708 students in 28630, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in 28630, NC are Granite Falls Elementary School, Baton Elementary School and Sawmills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 28630 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 28630, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28630, NC Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Granite Falls Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
60 N Highland Avenue
Granite Falls, NC 28630
(828) 396-2222
Granite Falls, NC 28630
(828) 396-2222
Gr: PK-5 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Baton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 Baton School Road
Granite Falls, NC 28630
(828) 728-9531
Granite Falls, NC 28630
(828) 728-9531
Gr: PK-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Sawmills Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4436 Sawmills School Road
Granite Falls, NC 28630
(828) 396-2610
Granite Falls, NC 28630
(828) 396-2610
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Dudley Shoals Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Dudley Shoals Road
Granite Falls, NC 28630
(828) 396-3457
Granite Falls, NC 28630
(828) 396-3457
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 28630, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in 28630, NC include Granite Falls Elementary School, Baton Elementary School and Sawmills Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 28630?
4 public preschools are located in 28630.
What is the racial composition of students in 28630?
28630 public preschools minority enrollment is 18% 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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