For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 972 students in Taylorsville, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Taylorsville, NC are Taylorsville Elementary School, Bethlehem Elementary School and Wittenburg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Taylorsville, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Taylorsville have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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 Taylorsville, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Taylorsville Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 7th Street Sw
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-3072
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-3072
Gr: PK-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Bethlehem Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7900 Nc Hwy 127
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 495-8198
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 495-8198
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Wittenburg Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7300 Church Road
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-2395
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-2395
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Taylorsville, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7300 Church Road
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-2395
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-2395
Gr: 4-8 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
928 Nc Hwy 16 South
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-1141
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-1141
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Taylorsville, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Taylorsville, NC include Taylorsville Elementary School, Bethlehem Elementary School and Wittenburg Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Taylorsville?
3 public preschools are located in Taylorsville.
What is the racial composition of students in Taylorsville?
Taylorsville public preschools minority enrollment is 26% 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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