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Best Alamance County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public preschools serving 6,867 students in Alamance County, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Alamance County, NC are Marvin B Smith Elementary School, E M Yoder Elementary School and Audrey W. Garrett Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alamance County, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Alamance County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Alamance County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marvin B Smith Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2235 Delaney Drive
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-6140
Gr: PK-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
E M Yoder Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
301 N Charles Street
Mebane, NC 27302
(919) 563-3722
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Audrey W. Garrett Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3224 Old Hillsborough Road
Mebane, NC 27302
(919) 563-2088
Gr: PK-5 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Alexander Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2518 Nc 54
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 578-1366
Gr: PK-5 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Sylvan Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7718 Sylvan Road
Snow Camp, NC 27349
(336) 376-3350
Gr: PK-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Pleasant Grove Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2847 Pleasant Grv Sch Road
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 421-3701
Gr: PK-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #77.
South Graham Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
320 Ivey Road
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 570-6520
Gr: PK-5 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #88.
South Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8925 Nc Hwy 86 S
Mebane, NC 27302
(336) 694-1212
Gr: PK-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #99.
R Homer Andrews Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2630 Buckingham Road
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 570-6170
Gr: PK-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1010.
Eastlawn Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
502 N Graham Hopedale Road
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 570-6180
Gr: PK-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1111.
Grove Park Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
141 Trail One
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-6115
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1212.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1714 W Davis Street
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-6120
Gr: PK-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1313.
North Graham Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1025 Trollinger Road
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 578-2272
Gr: PK-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1414.
Haw River Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
701 E Main Street
Haw River, NC 27258
(336) 578-0177
Gr: PK-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1515.
Harvey R Newlin Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
316 Carden Street
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-6125
Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Alamance County, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Alamance County, NC include Marvin B Smith Elementary School, E M Yoder Elementary School and Audrey W. Garrett Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Alamance County?
15 public preschools are located in Alamance County.
What is the racial composition of students in Alamance County?
Alamance County public preschools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Alamance County are often viewed compared to one another?

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