For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 2,111 students in Waxhaw, NC. The top ranked public preschools in Waxhaw, NC are New Town Elementary School, Marvin Elementary School and Waxhaw Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waxhaw, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Waxhaw have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Waxhaw, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Town Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1100 Waxhaw-indian Tr. Rd.
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1525
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1525
Grades: PK-5
| 728 students
Rank: #22.
Marvin Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9700 Marvin School Rd
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 296-6357
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 296-6357
Grades: PK-5
| 726 students
Rank: #33.
Waxhaw Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1101 Old Providence Rd
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1590
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1590
Grades: PK-5
| 657 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Waxhaw, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Waxhaw, NC include New Town Elementary School, Marvin Elementary School and Waxhaw Elementary School. Waxhaw has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in North Carolina.
How many public preschools are located in Waxhaw?
3 public preschools are located in Waxhaw.
What is the racial composition of students in Waxhaw?
Waxhaw public preschools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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