For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,379 students in 27030, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 27030, NC are White Plains Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School and Flat Rock Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 27030 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 27030, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27030, NC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
White Plains Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
710 Cadle Ford Rd
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 320-3434
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 320-3434
Gr: PK-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
519 S Franklin Road
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 786-2459
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 786-2459
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Flat Rock Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1539 E Pine St
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 786-2910
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 786-2910
Gr: PK-5 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
315 Culbert Street
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 789-9046
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 789-9046
Gr: PK-2 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 27030, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 27030, NC include White Plains Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School and Flat Rock Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 27030?
4 public preschools are located in 27030.
What is the racial composition of students in 27030?
27030 public preschools minority enrollment is 38% 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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