For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,095 students in Dallas, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Dallas, NC are Costner Elementary School and Carr Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dallas, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Dallas have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Dallas, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Costner Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
353 Old 277 Loop Hwy
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 922-3522
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 922-3522
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Carr Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
307 S Pine St
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 922-3636
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 922-3636
Gr: PK-5 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Dallas, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Dallas, NC include Costner Elementary School and Carr Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Dallas?
2 public preschools are located in Dallas.
What is the racial composition of students in Dallas?
Dallas public preschools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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