For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 2,269 students in Huntersville, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Huntersville, NC are Grand Oak Elementary School, Barnette Elementary School and Blythe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Huntersville, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Huntersville have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Huntersville, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grand Oak Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15410 Stumptown Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-2063
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-2063
Gr: PK-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Barnette Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13659 Beatties Ford Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-0372
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-0372
Gr: PK-5 | 818 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Blythe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12202 Hambright Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-5770
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-5770
Gr: PK-5 | 902 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Huntersville, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Huntersville, NC include Grand Oak Elementary School, Barnette Elementary School and Blythe Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Huntersville?
3 public preschools are located in Huntersville.
What is the racial composition of students in Huntersville?
Huntersville public preschools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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