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Best Valdese Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 524 students in Valdese, NC.
The top-ranked public preschool in Valdese, NC is Valdese Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Valdese, NC public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Valdese have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Valdese, NC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valdese Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
298 Praley Street
Valdese, NC 28690
(828) 874-0704
Gr: PK-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Valdese, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Valdese, NC include Valdese Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Valdese?
1 public preschools are located in Valdese.
What is the racial composition of students in Valdese?
Valdese public preschools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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