For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 562 students in Maiden, NC.
The top-ranked public preschool in Maiden, NC is Maiden Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maiden, NC public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Maiden have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Maiden, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maiden Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
245 Bob Smyre Ave
Maiden, NC 28650
(828) 428-8769
Maiden, NC 28650
(828) 428-8769
Gr: PK-6 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Maiden, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Maiden, NC include Maiden Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Maiden?
1 public preschools are located in Maiden.
What is the racial composition of students in Maiden?
Maiden public preschools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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