For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 270 students in Walnut Cove, NC.
The top ranked public preschool in Walnut Cove, NC is Walnut Cove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walnut Cove, NC public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Walnut Cove have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Walnut Cove, NC (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walnut Cove Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1211 Walnut Cove School Rd
Walnut Cove, NC 27052
(336) 591-4408
Walnut Cove, NC 27052
(336) 591-4408
Gr: PK-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Walnut Cove, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Walnut Cove, NC include Walnut Cove Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Walnut Cove?
1 public preschools are located in Walnut Cove.
What is the racial composition of students in Walnut Cove?
Walnut Cove public preschools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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