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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Improved Public Preschools in North Carolina (2026)

The most improved public preschools in North Carolina are Moravian Falls Elementary School, East Robeson Primary and George Watts Elementary School.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2021-26).
Improved Rank Range: 703 1,878 Avg. Improved Rank: 1,009

Most Improved Public Preschools in North Carolina (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2021-26)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Moravian Falls Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Rank Change: +1878
(from 1,958 to 80)
Grades: PK-5
2001 Moravian Falls Rd
Moravian Falls, NC 28654
(336) 838-4077
Rank: #22.
East Robeson Primary
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +1821
(from 2,126 to 305)
Grades: PK-3
4840 7th Street Road
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6055
Rank: #33.
George Watts Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +1687
(from 2,054 to 367)
Grades: PK-5
700 Watts Street
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 560-3947
Rank: #44.
North Shelby
Special Education School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +1490
(from 1,868 to 378)
Grades: PK-12
1701 Charles Road
Shelby, NC 28152
(704) 476-8230
Rank: #55.
Mineral Springs Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1298
(from 2,318 to 1,020)
Grades: PK-5
1426 Green Lake Rd
Ellerbe, NC 28338
(910) 582-7915
Rank: #66.
Rock Rest Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1267
(from 2,277 to 1,010)
Grades: PK-5
814 Old Pageland-monroe Rd
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 290-1513
Rank: #77.
Jeffreys Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +1138
(from 1,315 to 177)
Grades: PK-5
6119 Creedmoor Rd
Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 881-4910
Rank: #88.
Bruce Drysdale Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1111
(from 2,054 to 943)
Grades: PK-5
271 Bearcat Blvd.
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 697-5568
Rank: #99.
Burton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1106
(from 2,126 to 1,020)
Grades: PK-5
1500 Mathison Avenue
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 560-3908
Rank: #1010.
Allenbrook Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1088
(from 2,164 to 1,076)
Grades: PK-5
1430 Allenbrook Dr
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-6004
Rank: #1111.
Hilburn Drive Academy
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +1084
(from 1,722 to 638)
Grades: PK-8
7100 Hilburn Drive
Raleigh, NC 27613
(919) 571-6800
Rank: #1212.
G R Whitfield
(Math: 62% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1057
(from 1,902 to 845)
Grades: PK-8
4839 School Rd
Grimesland, NC 27837
(252) 752-6614
Rank: #1313.
Pollocksville Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +1043
(from 1,417 to 374)
Grades: PK-5
300 Trent St
Pollocksville, NC 28573
(252) 224-8071
Rank: #1414.
Root Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +1017
(from 1,306 to 289)
Grades: PK-5
3202 Northampton Street
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 881-4940
Rank: #1515.
North Belmont Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +976
(from 1,510 to 534)
Grades: PK-5
210 School Street
Belmont, NC 28012
(704) 836-9135
Rank: #1616.
Fremont Stars Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +956
(from 2,202 to 1,246)
Grades: PK-5
647 Nc Hwy 222
Fremont, NC 27830
(919) 242-3410
Rank: #1717.
Vidant Health
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +949
(from 2,252 to 1,303)
Grades: PK-12
Cme Annex 1100 South Elm Stree
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 758-1101
Rank: #1818.
Morehead Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +894
(from 1,534 to 640)
Grades: PK-5
909 Cobb Street
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-3954
Rank: #1919.
Benhaven Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +882
(from 1,560 to 678)
Grades: PK-5
520 Olive Farm Dr
Sanford, NC 27332
(919) 499-4811
Rank: #2020.
Sharon Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +876
(from 1,220 to 344)
Grades: PK-5
880 Sharon Sch Rd
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 872-3401
Rank: #2121.
Forest City-dunbar Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +869
(from 1,805 to 936)
Grades: PK-5
286 Learning Parkway
Forest City, NC 28043
(828) 245-4978
Rank: #2222.
Troutman Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +860
(from 1,811 to 951)
Grades: PK-5
220 S Main St
Troutman, NC 28166
(704) 528-4526
Rank: #2323.
Alamance Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +859
(from 1,220 to 361)
Grades: PK-5
3600 Williams Dairy Road
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 697-3177
Rank: #2424.
Hunter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +834
(from 1,287 to 453)
Grades: PK-5
1018 E Davie St
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 856-7676
Rank: #2525.
E K Powe Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +825
(from 2,202 to 1,377)
Grades: PK-5
913 9th Street
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 560-3963
Rank: #2626.
Douglas Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +809
(from 1,469 to 660)
Grades: PK-5
600 Ortega Rd
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 881-4894
Rank: #2727.
Castle Hayne Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +805
(from 1,668 to 863)
Grades: PK-5
3925 Roger Haynes Drive
Castle Hayne, NC 28429
(910) 602-4970
Rank: #2828.
Peachtree Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +791
(from 1,569 to 778)
Grades: PK-5
30 Upper Peachtree Road
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 837-2479
Rank: #2929.
Spring Valley Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +742
(from 2,314 to 1,572)
Grades: PK-5
2051 Northern Durham Prky
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 560-2890
Rank: #3030.
Stough Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +738
(from 1,410 to 672)
Grades: PK-5
4210 Edwards Mill Road
Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 881-4950
Rank: #3131.
Herbert Akins Rd Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +732
(from 1,334 to 602)
Grades: PK-5
2255 Herbert Akins Rd
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 567-4100
Rank: #3232.
Rocky River Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +715
(from 1,596 to 881)
Grades: PK-5
500 N. Rocky River Road
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 290-1523
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Crossnore Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +708
(from 1,220 to 512)
Grades: PK-5
1000 Walt Clark Road
Crossnore, NC 28616
(828) 737-7204
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Creech Road Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +708
(from 2,193 to 1,485)
Grades: PK-5
450 Creech Rd
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 662-2359
Rank: #3535.
Conn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +703
(from 1,359 to 656)
Grades: PK-5
1220 Brookside Drive
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 856-7637
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