Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetGet($offset) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetGet(mixed $offset): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 106 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetSet($offset, $value) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetSet(mixed $offset, mixed $value): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 115 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetUnset($offset) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetUnset(mixed $offset): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 130 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::current() should either be compatible with Iterator::current(): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 48 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::next() should either be compatible with Iterator::next(): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 56 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::rewind() should either be compatible with Iterator::rewind(): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 80 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Drivers\Memcached\Item::jsonSerialize() should either be compatible with JsonSerializable::jsonSerialize(): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Core/Item/ItemExtendedTrait.php on line 438 Best Public Preschools in Lexington, NC (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Lexington Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 4,773 students in Lexington, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Lexington, NC are Davis-townsend Elementary School, Northwest Elementary School and Midway Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lexington, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Lexington have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% 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 Lexington, NC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Davis-townsend Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
975 Heath Church Road
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 249-9880
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
400 Northwest Elementary Road
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 764-0360
Gr: PK-5 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Midway Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
318 Midway School Road
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 764-0064
Gr: PK-5 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Welcome Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5701 Old Hwy 52
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 731-3361
Gr: PK-5 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Southwood Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5850 Nc Hwy 8
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 357-2777
Gr: PK-5 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
Reeds Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
791 South Nc Hwy 150
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 242-5620
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Churchland Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7571 S Nc Hwy 150
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 242-5690
Gr: PK-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Tyro Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
450 Cow Palace Rd
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 242-5760
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #99.
Southmont Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
398 Owen Rd
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1010.
Silver Valley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
11161 East Old Hwy 64
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 472-1576
Gr: PK-5 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
South Lexington School
1000 Cotton Grove Road
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1544
Gr: PK-K | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lexington, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lexington, NC include Davis-townsend Elementary School, Northwest Elementary School and Midway Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lexington?
11 public preschools are located in Lexington.
What is the racial composition of students in Lexington?
Lexington public preschools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Lexington are often viewed compared to one another?

Recent Articles

AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.

Quick Links

School Search Tools:
School by Type (NC):
Private & Boarding Schools:
State Links:

Most Popular Articles

What are the Benefits of Public School Over Homeschooling?
What are the Benefits of Public School Over Homeschooling?
 School Rankings by Category
School Rankings by Category
School Uniforms Debate in 2026: Evidence, Costs, Outcomes
School Uniforms Debate in 2026: Evidence, Costs, Outcomes
 Hello Budget Cuts, Goodbye Sports: The Threat to Athletics
Hello Budget Cuts, Goodbye Sports: The Threat to Athletics
 15 Failures of U.S. Public Education in 2025
15 Failures of U.S. Public Education in 2025

More Articles

Teaching
Evaluating Public Schools
Local School Topics
Parenting and Learning Issues
Public School Policies