For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 488 students in Sugar Grove, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Sugar Grove, NC are Valle Crucis Elementary School and Bethel Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sugar Grove, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Sugar Grove have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Sugar Grove, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valle Crucis Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2998 Broadstone Road
Sugar Grove, NC 28679
(828) 963-4712
Sugar Grove, NC 28679
(828) 963-4712
Gr: PK-8 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Bethel Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
138 Bethel School Rd
Sugar Grove, NC 28679
(828) 297-2240
Sugar Grove, NC 28679
(828) 297-2240
Gr: PK-8 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Sugar Grove, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Sugar Grove, NC include Valle Crucis Elementary School and Bethel Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Sugar Grove?
2 public preschools are located in Sugar Grove.
What is the racial composition of students in Sugar Grove?
Sugar Grove public preschools minority enrollment is 14% 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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