For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 618 students in Rutherfordton, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in Rutherfordton, NC are Pinnacle Elementary School and Rutherfordton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rutherfordton, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Rutherfordton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% 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 Rutherfordton, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pinnacle Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1204 Painters Gap Road
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
(828) 287-3440
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
(828) 287-3440
Grades: PK-5
| 227 students
Rank: #22.
Rutherfordton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 Bob Hardin Road
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
(828) 287-3778
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
(828) 287-3778
Grades: PK-5
| 391 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Rutherfordton, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Rutherfordton, NC include Pinnacle Elementary School and Rutherfordton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Rutherfordton?
2 public preschools are located in Rutherfordton.
What is the racial composition of students in Rutherfordton?
Rutherfordton public preschools minority enrollment is 27% 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 Rutherfordton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Rutherfordton include: Pinnacle Elementary School vs. Rutherfordton Elementary School
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